Correlates of post-traumatic stress disorder among adult residents of conflict-affected communities in Cross River State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Conflict-affected communities in Nigeria experience a range of problems. These experiences have been associated with different types of mental disorders, most notably, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Aim: This study sought to assess PTSD and its associated factors among adults in conflict-affected communities in Odukpani Local Government Area (LGA), Cross River State, Nigeria.

Correlates of somatic symptom disorder among internally displaced persons in Ogoja displacement settlements, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Experiences of displacement have been associated with the prevalence of mental health disorders owing to certain factors.

Objectives: This study aimed to identify the correlates of Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) among internally displaced adults in Ogoja displacement settlements, Nigeria.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 335 respondents.

Use of Short Message Service (SMS) in a Chronic Kidney Disease Screening Programme: A Feasibility Study.

Background: Community screening for chronic kidney disease has often been based on single measurements of markers of kidney damage worldwide. The evaluation of kidney dysfunction and related risk factors may be facilitated by the deployment of telehealth services such as short message service.

Methodology: Cross-sectional study for screening participants for CKD and risk factors during a world kidney event at two communities in Calabar, Cross River State.