Sexual violence and general functioning among formerly abducted girls in Northern Uganda: the mediating roles of stigma and community relations - the WAYS study

Sexual violence and general functioning among formerly abducted girls in Northern Uganda: the mediating roles of stigma and community relations - the WAYS study

Abstract Background Although sexual violence in war is associated with long-term mental health problems, little is known about its association with general functioning and the factors that explain this association. This study aims to illuminate the path from sexual violence to poor functioning. The...

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Main Authors: Kennedy Amone-P’Olak, Tlholego Molemane Lekhutlile, Emilio Ovuga, Rosemary Ann Abbott, Richard Meiser-Stedman, David Gage Stewart, Peter Brian Jones
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Stressors
Adolescents
Mental health
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-2735-4

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