Little is known about the usefulness of psychotherapeutic approaches for traumatized refugees who continue to live in dangerous conditions. Narrative exposure therapy (NET) a short-term approach based on cognitive-behavioral and testimony therapy. The efficacy narrative was evaluated randomized controlled trial. Sudanese living Ugandan refugee settlement (N = 43) were diagnosed as suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) either received 4 sessions NET, supportive counseling (SC),...

Abstract Background Political instability and the civil war in Southern Sudan have resulted numerous atrocities, mass violence, forced migration for vast parts of civilian population West Nile region. High exposure to traumatic experiences has been particularly prominent Ugandan Sudanese Region, representing an indication psychological strain posed by years armed conflict. Methods In this study impact events on prevalence severity posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) a random sample 3.339...

The consequences of war violence and natural disasters on the mental health children as well family dynamics remain poorly understood. Aim present investigation was to establish prevalence predictors traumatic stress related war, recent Tsunami experience in living a region affected by long-lasting violent conflict. In addition, study looked at whether higher levels would be within this result rates psychological problems children. 296 Tamil school Sri Lanka's North-Eastern provinces were...

Traumatic stress due to conflict and war causes major mental health problems in many resource-poor countries.The objective of this study was examine whether trained lay counselors can carry out effective treatment posttraumatic disorder (PTSD) a refugee settlement.In randomized controlled dissemination trial Uganda with 277 Rwandan Somalian refugees who were diagnosed PTSD the authors investigated effectiveness psychotherapy administered by counselors.Strictly manualized narrative exposure...

The psychological rehabilitation of former child soldiers and their successful reintegration into postconflict society present challenges. Despite high rates impairment, there have been no randomized controlled trials examining the feasibility efficacy mental health interventions for soldiers.To assess a community-based intervention targeting symptoms posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in formerly abducted individuals.Randomized trial recruiting 85 with PTSD from population-based survey...

The North-Eastern part of Sri Lanka had already been affected by civil war when the 2004 Tsunami wave hit region, leading to high rates posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children. In acute aftermath we tested efficacy two pragmatic short-term interventions applied trained local counselors.A randomized treatment comparison was implemented a refugee camp severely community. 31 children who presented with preliminary diagnosis PTSD were randomly assigned either six sessions Narrative...

The Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL) is a valid and reliable self-report measure for the assessment of (PTSD). Recently PCL was updated according to DSM-5 criteria PTSD. So far only few studies have examined psychometric properties PCL-5, all these are restricted populations living in industrialized countries. aim this study determine diagnostic utility PCL-5 as screening instrument war-affected displaced Kurdish Arab populations. specific goal contextually cut-off score...

Abstract The authors examined the effectiveness of narrative exposure therapy for children (KIDNET) in treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) refugee living exile. Twenty‐six traumatized by organized violence were randomly assigned to KIDNET or a waiting list. Significant treatment time interactions on all PTSD‐relevant variables indicated that group, but not controls, showed clinically significant improvement symptoms and functioning. Success group remained stable at 12‐month...

Little is known about the prevalence of khat-induced psychotic disorders in East African countries, where chewing khat leaves common. Its main psycho-active component cathinone produces effects similar to those amphetamine. We aimed explore among general population and association between use symptoms.In an epidemiological household assessment city Hargeisa, North-West Somalia, trained local interviewers screened 4,854 randomly selected persons from for disability due severe mental problems....

At 3 to 4 weeks after the December 2004 tsunami disaster we assessed symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 264 children who lived severely affected coastal communities Manadkadu (northern coast), Kosgoda (western and Galle (southern coast) Sri Lanka. The prevalence rate tsunami-related (ignoring time criterion) ranged between 14% 39% an additional 5% 8% had PTSD unrelated tsunami. were explained by severity trauma exposure family loss, as well previous traumatic events. results...

Rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are exceptionally high among asylum-seekers. Reportedly, stressors caused by the asylum procedure and psychological consequences torture contribute to maintenance symptoms interfere with treatment. In a pilot randomized controlled trial, authors examined efficacy trauma-focused treatment in 32 asylum-seekers PTSD resulting from state-sponsored violence other traumatic events. Narrative exposure therapy (NET) was compared as usual (TAU), focus on...

<i>Background:</i> The aim of the present study was to evaluate efficacy treatment modules for trauma spectrum disorders in a sample Rwandan genocide orphans. <i>Methods:</i> Twenty-six orphans (originally 27) who presented with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at first assessment continued meet PTSD DSM-IV diagnosis 6 months after their initial assessment. They were offered participation controlled trial. A group adaptation interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT, n =...

Abstract The extent of cumulative adverse childhood experiences such as war, family violence, child labor, and poverty were assessed in a sample school children (122 girls, 165 boys) Kabul, Afghanistan. Strong gender differences found with respect to both the frequency association different types stressors posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Boys reported higher overall amounts traumatic events, specifically violence at home. This was reflected 26% prevalence probable PTSD boys...

To date, research on the psychosocial consequences of mass trauma resulting from war and organized violence children has primarily focused individual as unit treatment analysis with particular focus mental disorders caused by traumatic stress. This body stimulated development promising individual‐level approaches for addressing psychological trauma. In contrast, there is virtually no literature effects family community systems. Research conducted in Sri Lanka Afghanistan, two long‐standing...

The aim of this study was to establish the prevalence posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression among Rwandese Somali refugees resident in a Ugandan refugee settlement, as measure mental health consequences armed conflict, well inform subsequent outreach program. population comprised sample from 14400 (n = 519 n 906 Rwandese) Nakivale settlement South Western Uganda during year 2003.The Posttraumatic Diagnostic Scale (PDS) Hopkins Symptom Checklist 25 were used screen for...

<i>Background:</i> The aim of the present randomized controlled trial was to compare outcome 2 active treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a consequence war and torture: narrative exposure therapy (NET) inoculation training (SIT). <i>Methods:</i> Twenty-eight PTSD patients who had experienced torture, most them asylum seekers, received 10 treatment sessions either NET or SIT at Outpatient Clinic Refugees, University Konstanz, Germany. Posttests were...

Understanding how parental Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may or not affect the development and mental health in offspring is particularly important conflict regions, where trauma-related illness endemic. In Rwanda, organised atrocities genocide against Tutsi of 1994 have left a significant fraction population with chronic PTSD. The aim present investigation was to establish whether PTSD mothers associated symptoms depression, anxiety, aggressive antisocial behaviour their children. A...