Abstract Background The 2010 earthquake in Haiti caused significant human and material
damages, thousands of deaths and injuries, and 1.5 million homeless. This systematic …

Suicide is a significant public health concern at a global level and occurs at a greater rate in
rural compared with urban areas. A review of the literature on rural suicide indicates that a …

Background Adverse childhood experiences and adult trauma, including sexual abuse,
physical abuse, neglect, and interpersonal violence, are highly prevalent in low-resource …

Background Depressive disorder is the largest contributor to years lived with disability in the
Caribbean, adding 948 per 100,000 in 2013. Depression is also a major risk factor for …

Objective. Many Haitian migrants live and work as undocumented laborers in the Dominican
Republic. This study examines the legacy of anti-Haitian discrimination in the Dominican …

Developing mental health care capacity in postearthquake Haiti is hampered by the lack of
assessments that include culturally bound idioms Haitians use when discussing emotional …

Abstract Purpose Yearly, 600,000 people complete suicide in low-and middle-income
countries, accounting for 75% of the world's burden of suicide mortality. The highest regional …

Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality among
Haitians, having surpassed HIV in the last decade. Understanding the natural history of CVD …

The experience of child soldiers during postwar civilian reintegration is recognized as a
major contributor to mental health. For some children, postwar social relations may be more …

Suicide is a complex global public health problem, yet few studies have examined local
socio-cultural explanatory models and other contextual factors surrounding suicide in low …