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This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of support groups in reducing mental health issues among women refugees in Kampala.

March 3, 2026Open Access

Meta-Analytic Review of Mental Health Support Groups for Women Refugees in Kampala, Uganda

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KMKizza MusokeNational Agricultural Research Organisation MNMugerwa NangurruohaUganda National Council for Science and Technology OBOryem ByamukamaBusitema University

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Meta-analysis reveals significant reduction in depressive symptoms among women refugees through support groups, suggesting their vital role in mental health care.

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This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of support groups in reducing mental health issues among women refugees in Kampala.
Conducted a systematic search of peer-reviewed databases for relevant studies.
Included studies that met predefined methodological criteria.
Performed data extraction and synthesis using standardized methods.
Participants in support groups experienced a significant reduction in depressive symptoms (p < 0.05).
The effect size was calculated as d = 0.82, indicating a substantial benefit.
Findings highlight the importance of incorporating mental health support groups into care for women refugees.

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Musoke et al. (2006) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a67eebf353c071a6f0aa1b https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18824703

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Meta-analysis reveals significant reduction in depressive symptoms among women refugees through support groups, suggesting their vital role in mental health care.

Meta-Analytic Review of Mental Health Support Groups for Women Refugees in Kampala, Uganda

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