Sri Lanka has recently emerged from nearly three decades of protracted conflict, which
came to an end five years ago in 2009. A number of researchers have explored the …

Background Globally, populations afflicted by armed conflict are known to have high rates of
mental health disorders. Aims This meta-analysis aims to estimate the prevalence of post …

Background Alopecia is a common dermatological condition with mostly cosmetic
consequences that, nevertheless, has significant psychological and psychosocial impact …

Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a major public health burden in conflict
areas. However, it is not known for how long and by how much the observed high rates of …

There is a dynamic and complex relationship between migration and health. Migration can
lead to greater exposure to health risks, such as those migrant workers working in conditions …

Background Although the adverse impacts of conflict-driven displacement on health are well-
documented, less is known about how health status and associated risk factors differ …

Background Although depression and alcohol use disorder (AUD) are expected to be
common among patients presenting to primary health care setting, there is limited research …

Aim As the population ages, mental health issues among the elderly are becoming a major
concern worldwide, including in Sri Lanka. With rapid globalization, the co** and adapting …

Background Female sex workers operating in conflict-affected settings could be at a much
greater risk of major depression. However, the epidemiology of major depression in this …

Background Depressive disorders are among the common mental health conditions in the
general outpatient setting and affect patients' load and treatment outcomes. People who …