Does Escalating Violence and Associated Fear of Crime Worsen Psychological Well-Being in Community Dwellers Living in a Rural Setting? Results From the Atahualpa Project Cohort.

Oscar H Del BruttoRobertino M MeraDenisse A RumbeaEmilio E AriasMark J Sedler

Published in: Journal of primary care & community health (2024)

This study shows a significant aggravating effect of fear of crime on pre-existing symptoms of depression and anxiety and a deleterious effect of these conditions on overall well-being.

Keyphrases

mental health
healthcare
south africa
prefrontal cortex
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
patient reported