A qualitative analysis of psychosocial outcomes among women with sexual violence-related pregnancies in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

A qualitative analysis of psychosocial outcomes among women with sexual violence-related pregnancies in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Abstract Background Sexual violence is prevalent in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and has potentially devastating psychosocial consequences. Previous studies have reported on sexual violence and its impact on the mental health of survivors, but there are few studies conducted among wome...

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Main Authors: Jennifer Scott, Colleen Mullen, Shada Rouhani, Philipp Kuwert, Ashley Greiner, Katherine Albutt, Gillian Burkhardt, Monica Onyango, Michael VanRooyen, Susan Bartels
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:International Journal of Mental Health Systems
Subjects:
Sexual violence
Pregnancy
Mental health
Stigma
Psychosocial outcomes
Social support
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13033-017-0171-1

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