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Psychological Symptoms and Syndromes in Namibia: Convergence and Divergence with Western Models

2026-02-26

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<p>Objective: Clinical assessment and treatment in Namibia rely on Western constructs. We explore their cross-cultural transferability involving multiple ethnolinguistic groups, and a US-based comparison sample. <h4>Method:</h4> Nine International Mental Health Assessment scales were tested for cross-group measurement invariance and association with protective and risk factors among three samples in Namibia: Khoek...

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10.31234/osf.io/z8v75_v1
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