Author: ACES
Afghanistan’s Healthcare Crisis and CCHF Nightmare Amidst Taliban Rule
Afghanistan faces a daunting challenge with a surge in Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) cases amid an already existing healthcare crisis, particularly impacting vulnerable groups like women, children, and those with limited access…
Read more →ACES: Igniting the Future of Health Research
Are you passionate about research and dedicated to making a positive impact on public health? Look no further than the Afghanistan Center for Epidemiological Studies (ACES). ACES is a leading institution committed…
Read more →Girls’ Education Ban and the Looming Healthcare Crisis in Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s healthcare system is already in a state of crisis, and the recent ban on girls’ and women’s education enforced by the Taliban will only exacerbate the situation. Ahmad Neyazi and colleagues…
Read more →Silent Struggles: High Depression Rates Impacting Afghan Healthcare Workers’ Quality of Life
Depression is a pervasive issue affecting millions worldwide, and healthcare workers (HCWs) are particularly susceptible. However, little is known about the mental health of HCWs in Afghanistan. A recent cross-sectional survey conducted…
Read more →Sleep Quality Among Afghan Healthcare Workers: Unveiling the Impact of Night-Shift
Healthcare workers in Afghanistan, an understudied group, face unique challenges when it comes to sleep quality. In a recent cross-sectional survey conducted among 342 healthcare workers in Herat province, it was discovered…
Read more →IUDs in Afghanistan: Knowledge Gaps and Sociodemographic Influences
Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) offer effective long-term contraception with minimal side effects. However, a recent study conducted in Herat province, Afghanistan, highlights the concerning lack of awareness and usage of IUDs among Afghan…
Read more →Taliban’s Mental Toll: 80.6% of Afghan Women Suffer from Depression, 81.3% Battle Anxiety
Depression and anxiety can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. In a study conducted by the Afghanistan Center for Epidemiological Studies, the association between these mental health variables, quality of life,…
Read more →Herat’s Hidden Plague: Depression and Low Self-Esteem Plague 65.3% and 86.3% of School Students
Adolescence is a critical period of development that profoundly impacts an individual’s lifelong well-being. In a study conducted by the Afghanistan Center for Epidemiological Studies, the association between depression, self-esteem, and sociodemographic…
Read more →Herat’s Mental Health Illiteracy Crisis: 99.1% in the Dark
We are pleased to highlight the publication of our recent article titled “Mental Health Literacy among Afghan Adults: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Survey Study in Herat City.” This groundbreaking study, conducted by the…
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