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Table 2 Initial diagnosis (DSM-IV) for the 159 women interviewed by a psychologist when admitted in the program (evaluated or non evaluated for long-term impact) 2002/2003, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo

From: Evaluation of psychological support for victims of sexual violence in a conflict setting: results from Brazzaville, Congo

Initial diagnosis

Evaluated for long-term impact

Non evaluated for long-term impact

Total

 

n

%

n

(%)

n

(%)

Adjustment disorder

2

3

3

3.2

5

3.1

Acute stress disorder

14

21.2

25

26.9

39

24.6

PTSD

2

3

3

3.2

5

3.1

Severe depressive episode

6

9.1

8

8.6

14

8.8

Anxious disorder (generalized anxiety, panic disorder, phobic disorder...)

39

59.1

47

50.6

86

54.1

Other or not precised

3

4.6

7

7.5

10

6.3

Total

66**

100

93

100

159

100

  1. P = 0.9
  2. * Among the 178 included women, 19 refused the initial psychological evaluation when admitted
  3. * * Out of the 70 evaluated women for long-term impact, 4 did not have initial diagnosis (refused psychological support)