Survivors of war in the Northern Kosovo (II): baseline clinical and functional assessment and lasting effects on the health of a vulnerable population

Shr-Jie Wang et al

This study documents torture and injury experience and investigates emotional well-being of victims of massive violence identified during a household survey in Mitrovicë district in Kosovo. The victims reported a high prevalence of severe pain and emotional disturbance. They showed high BMI and a reduced level of physical fitness.

Key wordsarmed conflict / community reconstruction / psychosocial intervention / rehabilitation / torture / trauma

CountriesKosovo

CategoryPublication