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    ICD-11 Trauma Questionnaires for PTSD and Complex PTSD: Validation among Civilians and Former Abducted Children in Northern Uganda
    (Journal of Psychiatry, 2015) Dokkedahl, Sarah; Oboke, Henry; Ovuga, Emilio; Elklit, Ask
    Abstract Objectives: ICD-11 is expected to introduce a new diagnosis of C-PTSD, along with a revision of the current PTSD diagnosis. Are the suggested diagnostic tools for PTSD and C-PTSD valid in a developing country? Method: The tools have been tested on former abducted and regular civilians in northern Uganda (n=314), who have been influenced by the civil war that lasted for more than two decades. Results: The prevalence of either PTSD or C-PTSD was 36.6% and PTSD and C-PTSD was further found to correlate with symptoms of depression, anxiety and somatic complaints. Conclusion: Based on its findings the study concludes that the ICD-11 tools for PTSD and C-PTSD both appear to be valid as suggested by both discriminant and convergent validation of the tools. However, future research can benefit from studying cultural aspects of these diagnoses.
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    The Psychological Impact of War and Abduction on Children in Northern Uganda: A Review
    (International Journal of Mental Health and Psychiatry, 2015) Dokkedahl, Sarah Bøgelund; Oboke, Henry; Ovuga, Emilio; Elklit, Ask
    In more than two decades northern Uganda was affected by the war between the government and the LRA. Children were abducted and affected during the war, but what is the psychological and social impact of war on the children? Methods: In this study we reviewed 40 epidemiological trauma studies conducted in Uganda from 2004-2014 using databases. Results: The psychological impact was found in many different domains ranging from mental health problems like PTSD, depression, anxiety, and psychosis to suicidal ideation, alcohol abuse, partner violence, child abuse, and feelings of guilt and revenge, furthermore, many experienced problems when returning to their home communities. Uganda only has few mental health workers, few clinical facilities and lack medication to treat mental health problems. Conclusion: We therefore conclude that the prevalence of mental health problems continue to be high to this day, despite the war ending in 2007.