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Systematic review of studies validating common mental disorders screening tools for use in sub-Saharan Africa.

Gemma-Claire Ali. Dissertation (MSc) - London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine 2013

http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/library/MSc_GMH/2012-2013/107455.pdf

 

Approach: 
Detection and diagnosis
Disorder: 
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
Setting: 
Community
Primary care
Specialist care
Population: 
Maternal and neonatal health
Children and adolescents
Adults
Communicable diseases (e.g. HIV/AIDS, TB)
Region: 
Africa
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