This project investigates the prevalence and impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (CPTSD) among internally displaced people (IDPs) living in conflict-affected regions of Northwest Ethiopia. Displacement due to ongoing conflict places individuals at high risk for prolonged and repeated trauma, yet the burden and clinical presentation of trauma-related disorders in these populations remain underexplored.
Using culturally adapted and validated clinical assessments, including an Amharic version of the International Trauma Questionnaire, the study examines trauma exposure, psychological distress, social support, quality of life, and functional outcomes through structured, face-to-face interviews.
The project aims to provide the first robust estimates of PTSD and CPTSD in this population, improve understanding of associated risk factors such as gender-based violence and displacement-related stress, and inform targeted mental health interventions and policy responses in humanitarian settings.