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Table 3 KI descriptions of “Depression” (n = 19)

From: Mental health problems among conflict-affected adults in Grozny, Chechnya: a qualitative study

Symptom

Frequency

Alcohol/drugs

6

Difficulties and stop in communication with people

5

Withdrawal

5

Leads to disability (invalid)

1

Refuse food/drink

1

Effects

Frequency

Suffering within the family (indifference, sense of abandon)

16

Affects the health and physical strength (degradation, indifference)

9

Hopelessness

7

Not adequate behavior

5

Incidents because of lack of concentration (work, daily activities)

5

Egoism

5

Become aggressive

3

Fears

2

Ameliorations in family

2

Spirituality and self-esteem

1

Positive coping strategies

Frequency

Apply to the psychologist

13

To talk to your friends, natives, peers

11

To rely on religion (pray, apply Muftiate and Islamic Center, Belkhi)

9

Ask for help (doctor, meds, sanatorium, body exercises, rehab)

9

To do activities (sport, diary, tv, music, animals)

6

To rely on yourself

2

To make a career

1

Negative coping strategies

Frequency

Withdrawal

9

Use/Abuse of: energetic drinks/alcohol/drugs/smoke

6

Suicide

3

Antisocial behavior (fighting, join terrorist groups, crimes)

3

To plunge into work

3