SynthesisBMC psychiatry2024
Prevalence and associated factors of post-traumatic stress disorder in pediatric populations in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Post-traumatic stress disorder among children and adolescents affected by armed conflict in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMJ paediatrics open · 2026Pooled it
- Posttraumatic stress disorder from early childhood to late adolescence: a resilience-oriented approach to prevention, diagnosis, and clinical management.Discover mental health · 2026Review
- Postwar posttraumatic stress disorder: Prevalence and associated factors among adolescents and youths in Tigray, Ethiopia.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- eHealth in the management of PTSD in children and adolescents: a scoping review.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Review
- Shadows of trauma: an umbrella review of the prevalence and risk factors of post-traumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents.Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health · 2025Article
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Abstract
introductionPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent challenge faced by individuals following traumatic events. Given the substantial impact of PTSD on the well-being of young people, comprehensive assessment of the available evidence can inform more effective prevention and intervention strategies to support the mental health and resilience of children in the African context. Despite its high incidence, there has been no up-to-date systematic synthesis of evidence to measure the magnitude of PTSD in pediatric populations in Africa. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to quantify the prevalence of PTSD and identify associated factors in this vulnerable population.
methodsA systematic search was conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Science Direct, and the search engines Google Scholar and Google, covering the period from 2014 up to May 15, 2024. The primary objective of this search was to identify relevant studies. Subsequently, a meta-analysis was performed using random-effects models to estimate the pooled effect size for each outcome of interest. Additionally, subgroup analysis was conducted to explore potential sources of heterogeneity, with study characteristics considered as covariates.
resultsThe pooled prevalence estimate for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among pediatric individuals was 36% (95% CI: 28-44%). Notably, significant heterogeneity existed among the studies (I
conclusionThis systematic review and meta-analysis revealed that the prevalence of PTSD among pediatric individuals aged 0-18 years in Africa was high. Notably, older children and those who experienced family deaths due to traumatic events were at a significantly higher risk of developing PTSD. These findings underscore the need for early intervention, age-specific support, and trauma-informed care to address the mental health challenges faced by pediatric populations.
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