Understanding psychotrauma in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review of clinical and sociocultural perspectives

This scoping review underscores the necessity of a comprehensive understanding of PTSD in Sub-Saharan Africa, where trauma is predominantly expressed through somatic and spiritual frameworks. Recognizing these cultural expressions is essential for developing contextually relevant diagnostic approaches and improving culturally adapted patient care.

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Frontiers in Psychology
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2025-12-19
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1606131
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Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
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Understanding psychotrauma in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review of clinical and sociocultural perspectives

Justin Cikuru, Adélaïde Blavier, Jennifer Foucart, Philippe Kaganda
Frontiers in Psychology
Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
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Understanding psychotrauma in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review of clinical and sociocultural perspectives

Justin Cikuru, Adélaïde Blavier, Jennifer Foucart, Philippe Kaganda
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Abstract

This scoping review underscores the necessity of a comprehensive understanding of PTSD in Sub-Saharan Africa, where trauma is predominantly expressed through somatic and spiritual frameworks. Recognizing these cultural expressions is essential for developing contextually relevant diagnostic approaches and improving culturally adapted patient care.

Frontiers in PsychologyVol. 16
Université Libre de Bruxelles (BE), University of Liège (BE), Université Evangélique en Afrique (CD)
Openalex Percentile: Top 43%
Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
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