PTSD prevalence among resident mothers and their offspring in Rwanda 25 years after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi

PTSD prevalence among resident mothers and their offspring in Rwanda 25 years after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi

Abstract Background The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi was a major traumatic event affecting nearly all Rwandans. Significant psychological sequels continue to occur in the population 25 years after, with a high prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) found in women. Three groups are typ...

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Main Authors: Celestin Mutuyimana, Vincent Sezibera, Epaphrodite Nsabimana, Lambert Mugabo, Cindi Cassady, Clarisse Musanabaganwa, Yvonne Kayiteshonga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Psychology
Subjects:
PTSD
Prevalence
Survivors
In country non-targeted
Old returnees
Offspring
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-019-0362-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-019-0362-4

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