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Mood disorders like major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder are prevalent and linked to trauma exposure, affecting severity and treatment outcomes.
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In Uganda, socio-economic challenges and historical conflicts exacerbate the trauma burden, influencing mood disorder prevalence and access to mental health care.
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The study conducted at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital aimed to assess trauma histories among patients with mood disorders to inform better psychiatric care.
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Participants were adults diagnosed with mood disorders, recruited with a 100% response rate, ensuring comprehensive data collection on trauma exposure.
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The Stressful Life Events Screening Questionnaire was used to evaluate trauma types, highlighting the need for trauma-informed mental health interventions.
