Reintegration of child soldiers in Burundi: a tracer study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Substantial attention and resources are aimed at the reintegration of child soldiers, yet rigorous evaluations are rare.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>This tracer study was conducted among former child soldiers (N=452...
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2012-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Substantial attention and resources are aimed at the reintegration of child soldiers, yet rigorous evaluations are rare.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>This tracer study was conducted among former child soldiers (N=452) and never-recruited peers (N=191) who participated in an economic support program in Burundi. Socio-economic outcome indicators were measured retrospectively for the period before receiving support (T1; 2005-06); immediately afterwards (T2; 2006-07); and at present (T3; 2010). Participants also rated present functional impairment and mental health indicators.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Participants reported improvement on all indicators, especially economic opportunity and social integration. At present no difference existed between both groups on any of the outcome indicators. Socio-economic functioning was negatively related with depression- and, health complaints and positively with intervention satisfaction.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>The present study demonstrates promising reintegration trajectories of former child soldiers after participating in a support program.</p> |
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| Item Description: | 10.1186/1471-2458-12-905 1471-2458 |