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Stigma modifies the association between social support and mental health among sexual violence survivors in the Democratic Republic of Congo: implications for practice | |
Wachter,Karin1,2; Murray,Sarah M.3; Hall,Brian J.3,4; Annan,Jeannie5; Bolton,Paul3; Bass,Judy3 | |
2018-06-08 | |
Source Publication | Anxiety, Stress and Coping |
ISSN | 14772205 10615806 |
Volume | 31Issue:4Pages:459-474 |
Abstract | Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was to further understanding of the relationship between social support, internalized and perceived stigma, and mental health among women who experienced sexual violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Methods: Drawing from baseline survey data collected in eastern DRC, researchers conducted a secondary cross-sectional analysis using data from 744 participants. Regression and moderation analyses were conducted to examine associations between social support variables, felt stigma, and depression, anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Results: Emotional support seeking and felt stigma were positively associated with increased symptom severity across all three mental health variables. Stigma modified associations between emotional support seeking and depression (t = −2.49, p =.013), anxiety (t = −3.08, p =.002), and PTSD (t = −2.94, p =.003). Increased frequency of emotional support seeking was associated with higher mental health symptoms of anxiety and PTSD among women experiencing all levels of stigma. Conclusions: Enhancing understanding of social support and stigma may inform research and intervention among Congolese forced migrant populations across circumstances and geographic locations. Implications for practice and research are discussed. |
Keyword | Displaced Populations Mental Health Refugees Social Support Stigma |
DOI | 10.1080/10615806.2018.1460662 |
URL | View the original |
Indexed By | SSCI |
Language | 英語English |
WOS Research Area | Neurosciences & Neurology ; Psychiatry ; Psychology |
WOS Subject | Neurosciences ; Psychiatry ; Psychology, Multidisciplinary |
WOS ID | WOS:000433929100008 |
Scopus ID | 2-s2.0-85045030554 |
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Document Type | Journal article |
Collection | University of Macau |
Corresponding Author | Wachter,Karin |
Affiliation | 1.School of Social WorkArizona State University,Phoenix,United States 2.Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual AssaultThe University of Texas at Austin,United States 3.Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health,Baltimore,United States 4.Department of PsychologyUniversity of Macau,Taipa,Macao 5.The International Rescue Committee,New York,United States |
Recommended Citation GB/T 7714 | Wachter,Karin,Murray,Sarah M.,Hall,Brian J.,et al. Stigma modifies the association between social support and mental health among sexual violence survivors in the Democratic Republic of Congo: implications for practice[J]. Anxiety, Stress and Coping, 2018, 31(4), 459-474. |
APA | Wachter,Karin., Murray,Sarah M.., Hall,Brian J.., Annan,Jeannie., Bolton,Paul., & Bass,Judy (2018). Stigma modifies the association between social support and mental health among sexual violence survivors in the Democratic Republic of Congo: implications for practice. Anxiety, Stress and Coping, 31(4), 459-474. |
MLA | Wachter,Karin,et al."Stigma modifies the association between social support and mental health among sexual violence survivors in the Democratic Republic of Congo: implications for practice".Anxiety, Stress and Coping 31.4(2018):459-474. |
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