Psychological health in marginalised women living in witches’ camps in Ghana

Abstract Anxiety and depression are prevalent mental health issues, particularly affecting older women in vulnerable circumstances. In Ghana, older women accused of witchcraft endure severe mental health challenges due to stigmatisation and isolation. Many are sent to live in witches’ camps for safe...

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Main Authors: Yakubu H. Yakubu, Richard J. Siegert, Christian U. Krägeloh, Lydia Aziato, Eleanor Holroyd
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-11-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Social conditions
Depression
Anxiety
Social determinants of health
Witcraft
Women
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-09183-9
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