Depressive symptoms in youth heads of household in Rwanda: correlates and implications for intervention

Boris, N.W.; Brown, L.A.; Thurman, T.R.; Rice, J.C.; Snider, L.M.; Ntaganira, J.; Nyirazinyoye, L.N.

Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine 162(9): 836-843

2008


ISSN/ISBN: 1072-4710
PMID: 18762600
DOI: 10.1001/archpedi.162.9.836
Document Number: 202176
Objective: To examine the level of depressive symptoms and their predictors in youth from one region of Rwanda who function as heads of household (ie, those responsible for caring for other children) and care for younger orphans. Design: Cross-sectional survey. Setting: Four adjoining districts in Gigonkoro, an impoverished rural province in southwestern Rwanda.

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