Prevalence of and factors associated with anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder among Sudan ebolavirus disease survivors and family members, Uganda, January 2023: a cross-sectional study

• DOI: 10.1007/s44202-024-00203-9
• Publication Date: 2024-07-22T23:02:01Z
• Authors: Brian Agaba; Hellen Naiga Nelly; Mercy Wendy Wanyana; Jane Frances Zalw...; Brenda Simbwa; Rebecca Akunzirwe; Robert Zavuga; Peter Chris Kawun...; Marie Gorreti Zal...; Stella Martha Mig...; Daniel Kadobera; Lilian Bulage; Richard Migisha; Alex Riolexus Ario; Julie R. Harris
• Keywords: Depression; Cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Communities affected by Ebola disease (EBOD) may face resulting increases in mental health disorders. We evaluated the prevalence of and factors associated with disorders among persons 2022 Sudan virus (SVD) outbreak Uganda. Methods conducted a cross-sectional study SVD survivors family members fatal cases from 15–31 January 2023. included only laboratory-confirmed who lived or cared for confirmed patients during their illness. The Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale was used to evaluate anxiety depression. post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) checklist Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders, 5th Edition PTSD. Modified Poisson regression determine each disorder. Results enrolled 54 82 members; median age 30 years (range, 15–73) 54% were female. (55%) depression (50%) higher than PTSD (17%). all similar between members. Household size both Number deaths household Conclusion Approximately two-thirds Uganda had ≥ 1 shortly after ended. Strengthening services outbreaks enhance quality response.