@article{ref1,
title="Risk for family rejection and associated mental health outcomes amongst conflict-affected adult women living in rural eastern Democratic Republic of Congo",
journal="Health care for women international",
year="2014",
author="Kohli, Anjalee and Perrin, Nancy A. and Mpanano, Remy Mitima and Mullany, Luke C. and Murhula, Clovis Mitima and Binkurhorhwa, Arsène Kajabika and Mirindi, Alfred Backikenge and Banywesize, Jean Heri and Bufole, Nadine Mwinja and Ntwali, Eric Mitima and Glass, Nancy E.",
volume="35",
number="7-9",
pages="789-807",
abstract="Stigma due to sexual violence includes family rejection, a complex outcome including economic, behavioral and physical components. We explored the relationship between conflict-related trauma, family rejection and mental health in adult women living in rural eastern DRC who participate in a livestock based microfinance program, Pigs for Peace. Exposure to multiple and different types of conflict-related trauma, including sexual assault, was associated with higher increased likelihood of family rejection, which in turn was associated with poorer mental health outcomes. Design of appropriate and effective interventions will require understanding family relationships and exposure to different types of trauma in post-conflict environments.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0739-9332",
doi="10.1080/07399332.2014.903953",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2014.903953"
}