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.

Jude Mary CénatPari-Gole NoorishadRose Darly DalexisCécile RousseauDaniel DerivoisCyrille Kossigan Kokou-KpolouJacqueline BukakaOléa Balayulu-MakilaMireille Guerrier

Published in: BMJ open (2022)

Results indicate that depressive symptoms in EVD affected populations is a major public health problem that must be addressed through culturally adapted mental health programs.

Keyphrases

public health
depressive symptoms
mental health
sleep quality
social support
south africa
genetic diversity
global health
cross sectional
mental illness