Publications by authors named "Noble Luyeye"
Assessment of prevalence and determinants of anxiety and psychological distress symptoms in Ebola child and adolescent survivors and orphans in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo during the COVID-19 pandemic.
J Affect Disord
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on the mental health of youth affected by the Ebola epidemic in the DRC and explores anxiety and psychological distress among survivors and orphans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Over half of the participants reported severe anxiety and psychological distress symptoms, with those being both survivors and orphans experiencing the highest rates.
- Stigmatization related to Ebola and COVID-19 emerged as significant factors influencing anxiety and distress, while resilience appeared to help mitigate these mental health issues.
Background: Ebola virus disease (EVD) has been shown to be associated with poor mental health in affected zones. However, no study has yet explored its impact on adolescents' mental health.
Aims: This study aimed to assess the prevalence and risk factors associated with depression and anxiety symptoms among adolescents in EVD-affected areas in the Equateur Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prevalence and Factors Related to Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Depression Symptoms Among Children and Adolescents Survivors and Orphans of Ebola Virus Disease in Democratic Republic of the Congo Eastern Regions During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
J Adolesc Health
December 2023
Purpose: Although previous studies have shown a high prevalence of mental health problems among adult Ebola virus disease survivors, no studies have yet been conducted on mental health problems among children and adolescents in affected regions. Consequently, the current study aimed to examine the prevalence and factors associated with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among children and adolescent survivors and orphans by utilizing a cross-sectional survey following the 2018-2020 epidemic in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Methods: A total of 146 survivors (mean age = 13.
Background: Associated with high mortality rate, fear, and anxiety, Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a significant risk factor for mental distress. This longitudinal study aims to investigate the prevalence and predictors associated with mental distress among populations affected by EVD outbreaks in the Province of Equateur in DR Congo.
Methods: Surveys were administered in zones affected by the 2018 EVD outbreak in Equateur Province with a 16-month interval.