Addressing sexual violence related trauma in eastern DRC with cognitive processing therapy
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Authors
Bass, Judith
Bolton, Paul
Kaysen, Debra
Griffith, Shelly
Murray, Sarah
Cetinoglu, Talita
Robinette, Katie
Guimond, Marie-France
Wachter, Karin
Annan, Jeannie
Issue Date
2013-06
Type
Working Paper
Language
en_US
Keywords
Sexual Violence , Trauma , Eastern DRC , Cognitive Processing Therapy
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Abstract
Sexual violence (SV) is recognized as a significant problem in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). SV can contribute to high levels of mental health symptoms, impaired functioning, and experiences of social stigmatization in female survivors, many of whom also face extreme economic hardship and poverty. This report provides results addressing the impact of a mental health intervention, cognitive processing therapy (CPT), on specific domains of social, physical, and economic functioning, and on the reduction of mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, and feelings of stigma and shame, associated with being an SV survivor.
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Citation
Bass, Judith; Bolton, Paul; Kaysen, Debra; Griffith, Shelly; Murray, Sarah; Cetinoglu, Talita; Robinette, Katie; Guimond, Marie-France; Wachter, Karin; Annan, Jeannie. 2013. Addressing Sexual Violence Related Trauma in Eastern DRC with Cognitive Processing Therapy. World Bank, Washington, DC. © World Bank. https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/26449 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.
Publisher
World Bank