Post-traumatic stress disorder in French Guiana: prevalence and risk factors in the general population

We found that the prevalence of PTSD is approximately 10 times higher than in mainland France and that substantial differences exist across origin, gender, and age group. We also observed that the majority of individuals do not seek treatment for their symptoms, and those who do often combine Western and traditional medicine. These findings emphasize the need for culturally sensitive approaches to screening and care.

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Frontiers in Public Health
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2025-11-26
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1668105
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
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Post-traumatic stress disorder in French Guiana: prevalence and risk factors in the general population

Mathieu Nacher, V. Bobillier, Astrid Van Melle, François Lair et al.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder in French Guiana: prevalence and risk factors in the general population

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We found that the prevalence of PTSD is approximately 10 times higher than in mainland France and that substantial differences exist across origin, gender, and age group. We also observed that the majority of individuals do not seek treatment for their symptoms, and those who do often combine Western and traditional medicine. These findings emphasize the need for culturally sensitive approaches to screening and care.

Frontiers in Public HealthVol. 13
University of French Guiana (GF), Centre Hospitalier Andrée Rosemon (GF), Etablissements de Santé Mentale (FR)
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