Trauma exposure among individuals with mood disorders: a cross-sectional study at a tertiary psychiatric facility in Uganda
Trauma exposure, especially crime-related, is highly prevalent among Ugandan patients with mood disorders. Findings highlight the need for routine trauma screening and trauma-informed care in psychiatric services.
Authors
- Mark Mohan Kaggwa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4733-154X)
- Joan Abaatyo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2968-7307)
- Emmanuel Alol
Institutions
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology (UG)
- Mulago Hospital (UG)
- St. Augustine International University (UG)
- Lira Hospital (UG)
- St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-025-07457-0
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.44