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Previous violent events and mental health outcomes in Guatemala

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  • Puac-Polanco, V.D.
  • Lopez-Soto, V.A.
  • Kohn, R.
  • Xie, D.
  • Richmond, T.S.
  • Branas, C.C.

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Objectives. We analyzed a probability sample of Guatemalans to determine if a relationship exists between previous violent events and development of mental health outcomes in various sociodemographic groups, as well as during and after the Guatemalan Civil War. Methods. We used regression modeling, an interaction test, and complex survey design adjustments to estimate prevalences and test potential relationships between previous violent events and mental health. Results. Many (20.6%) participants experienced at least 1 previous serious violent event. Witnessing someone severely injured or killed was the most common event. Depression was experienced by 4.2% of participants, with 6.5% experiencing anxiety, 6.4% an alcohol-related disorder, and 1.9% posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Persons who experienced violence during the war had 4.3 times the adjusted odds of alcohol-related disorders (P

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  • Puac-Polanco, V.D. & Lopez-Soto, V.A. & Kohn, R. & Xie, D. & Richmond, T.S. & Branas, C.C., 2015. "Previous violent events and mental health outcomes in Guatemala," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 105(4), pages 764-771.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2014.302328_0
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.302328
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