Research Article
Depression and Quality of Life of People Accused of Witchcraft and Living in Alleged Witches’ Camps in Northern Ghana
Table 4
Quality of life of alleged witches, 2021.
| | Domain | Elements | Minimum | Maximum | Mean (standard deviation) |
| | Physical | | | Pain and discomfort | 1 | 5 | 2.9 (0.85) | | Need medication | 2 | 5 | 3.4 (1.03) | | Energy and fatigue | 1 | 5 | 2.2 (0.65) | | Sleep and rest | 1 | 5 | 2.3 (0.67) | | Perform daily activities | 1 | 5 | 2.2 (0.65) | | Capacity to work | 1 | 5 | 1.7 (0.66) |
| | Psychological | | | Enjoy life | 1 | 4 | 2.5 (0.72) | | Positive feelings | 1 | 4 | 2.5 (0.56) | | Concentration | 1 | 4 | 2.2 (0.66) | | Self-esteem | 1 | 4 | 2.7 (0.55) | | Bodily image and appearance | 1 | 4 | 2.9 (0.58) | | Negative feelings | 1 | 4 | 2.4 (0.67) |
| | Social | | | Personal relationships | 1 | 4 | 2.6 (1.07) | | Social support | 1 | 4 | 1.6 (0.64) | | Sexual activity | 1 | 4 | 1.62 (2.09) | | Environment | | | Physical safety and security | 1 | 5 | 3.2 (0.75) | | Home environment | 1 | 4 | 2.8 (0.74) | | Financial resources | 1 | 4 | 1.6 (0.69) | | Health and social care: accessibility and quality | 1 | 4 | 2.2 (0.68) | | Opportunities for acquiring new information and skills | 1 | 4 | 1.9 (0.68) | | Participation in and opportunities for recreation/leisure activities | 1 | 4 | 2.0 (0.52) | | Physical environment (pollution/noise/traffic/climate) | 1 | 4 | 2.4 (0.73) | | Transport | 1 | 4 | 2.0 (0.71) |
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