Prevalence and risk factors of depression symptoms among rural and urban populations affected by Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a representative cross-sectional study
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| Titre | Prevalence and risk factors of depression symptoms among rural and urban populations affected by Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a representative cross-sectional study |
| Type de publication | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2022 |
| Auteurs | Cenat JMary, Noorishad P-G, Dalexis RDarly, Rousseau C, Derivois D, Kokou-Kpolou CKossigan, Bukaka J, Balayulu-Makila O, Guerrier M |
| Journal | BMJ OPEN |
| Volume | 12 |
| Pagination | e053375 |
| Date Published | JAN |
| Type of Article | Article |
| ISSN | 2044-6055 |
| Mots-clés | Depression, Ebola virus disease, EVD outbreak, exposure to EVD, infectious disease, stigmatisation related to EVD |
| Résumé | {Objectives High mortality rates, anxiety and distress associated with Ebola virus disease (EVD) are risk factors for mood disorders in affected communities. This study aims to document the prevalence and risk factors associated with depressive symptoms among a representative sample of individuals affected by EVD. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting The current study was conducted 7 months (March 11, 2019 to April 23, 2019) after the end of the ninth outbreak of EVD in the province of Equateur in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Participants A large population-based sample of 1614 adults (50% women |
| DOI | 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-053375 |