Publications by authors named "Melkamu Abte"
PLOS Ment Health
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- * The study involved 390 participants, including those with and without trachomatous trichiasis, and focused on the relevance of stigma-related issues like shame and social avoidance within the cultural context.
- * Both stigma scales demonstrated acceptable internal consistency and cultural validity, with the 5-QSI-AP and 5-QSI-CS showing promising results for assessing stigma, indicating they can help monitor stigma in afflicted populations.
Confl Health
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on gender-based violence (GBV) against women during the armed conflict in Northern Ethiopia, highlighting a lack of comprehensive documentation of its extent and consequences.
- Through in-depth and confidential interviews, the research revealed various forms of violence, including sexual, physical, and psychological abuse, with survivors reporting severe incidents such as gang rapes and assaults across different age groups.
- The aftermath for survivors included significant psychological effects like stigma and suicide attempts, leading many to seek care, isolate themselves, or drop out of school as coping mechanisms.
