An exploratory study assessing psychological distress of indigents in Burkina Faso: a step forward in understanding mental health needs in West Africa

Abstract Background Poverty is known as an important determinant of health, but empirical data are still missing on the relationships between poverty, other adverse living conditions, and psychological distress, particularly in low-income countries. This study aimed to assess mental health needs and...

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Main Authors: Émilie Pigeon-Gagné, Ghayga Hassan, Maurice Yaogo, Valéry Ridde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:International Journal for Equity in Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12939-017-0633-8