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March 3, 2026Open Access

Support Groups in Kampala's Slums Enhance Mental Health Among Refugees: A Longitudinal Study

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SSSamson SsebulibaKampala International UniversityMOMaggie OkelloKampala International UniversityENElizabeth NamusisiUganda Virus Research Institute

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Implication

Longitudinal study reveals support groups enhance mental well-being in refugees, indicating effective intervention possibilities.

Key Points

  • The research aims to investigate the impact of support groups on mental health among refugees in Kampala's slums.
  • Conducted structured interviews and focus group discussions with participants in support groups.
  • Utilized thematic analysis to identify themes and trends in mental health outcomes.
  • Employed a longitudinal study design to assess changes over time.
  • Support groups led to a 60% reduction in symptoms of depression.
  • Participants experienced a 54% decrease in anxiety symptoms compared to baseline levels.
  • Findings indicate that structured support groups positively impact mental well-being.

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Ssebuliba et al. (2006) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a67f12f353c071a6f0ae69https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18825057
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  3. 3Mental Health Services Delivery and Impact in Ugandan Urban Refugee Camps: An Implementation Study2005
  4. 4Peer Support Programmes in Kampala: An Analysis of Urban Youth Mental Health Initiatives in Uganda2002
  5. 5Humanitarian and government support and mental health among refugees in Ugandan settlements, 20212026