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refugee/IDP mental health

Title
Mabunda Baluku, Nansubuga, Milly Kibanja, Ouma, Balikoowa, Nansamba, Ruto, Kawooya, & Musanje. 2023.
Publication

Refugees are vulnerable to developing mental health problems. The unprecedented appearance and rapid spread of COVID-19 exacerbated this vulnerability, especially in low-income countries where refugees survive on humanitarian aid and live in congested settlements. These appalling living conditions are a stressor, making adherence to COVID-19 control measures impractical and an additional psychological strain for refugees.