Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008)

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Psychosocial Outcomes Among Rural Senegalese Children Experiencing Domestic Violence Following Mental Health Support Programmes in Nigeria

Samuel Arikpo, Department of Clinical Research, University of Ilorin Uche Ezeoha, National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18861538
Published: June 5, 2008

Abstract

Domestic violence is a prevalent issue in rural Senegal affecting children's mental health. Participants were recruited from two Nigerian facilities, and data on psychosocial well-being was collected using validated scales. Quantitative analysis included ANOVA for group comparisons. Children showed a statistically significant improvement in post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms (PTSD) compared to baseline ($F(1,45)=6.23$, $p=0.02$). Mental health support programmes had positive effects on psychosocial outcomes among rural Senegalese children. Further research should explore long-term impacts and the sustainability of these interventions in local contexts.

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Samuel Arikpo, Uche Ezeoha (2008). Psychosocial Outcomes Among Rural Senegalese Children Experiencing Domestic Violence Following Mental Health Support Programmes in Nigeria. African Internal Medicine Journal, Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18861538

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African geographyrural developmentmental health servicespsychosocial interventionscommunity-based studiesqualitative data analysiscross-cultural psychology

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