Prevalence and risk factors of posttraumatic stress symptoms among Internally Displaced Christian couples in Erbil, Iraq
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Published:2023-03-23
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Volume:11
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ISSN:2296-2565
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Container-title:Frontiers in Public Health
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Short-container-title:Front. Public Health
Author:
Rofo Sana,Gelyana Lina,Moramarco Stefania,Alhanabadi Luma H. H.,Basa Faiq B.,Dellagiulia Antonio,Emberti Gialloreti Leonardo
Abstract
BackgroundResearch about the impact of war and displacement experiences on the mental health of Internally Displaced People (IDPs) has recently grown. However, a limited number of studies focus on minorities. The objective of the present preliminary study was to estimate the prevalence of posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSSs) among IDPs who live outside camps and belong to the Christian minority in Iraq, and to identify possible predictors.MethodsOverall, 108 internally displaced Christians (54 married couples) participated in the study. Traumatic events and PTSSs were assessed using the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire. Multivariable linear regression models were used to investigate possible predictors of PTSSs. Multivariable logistic regression models have been developed to estimate the odds of presenting PTSSs.ResultsResults demonstrated high rates of trauma exposure, with all participants having experienced at least three traumatic events. The estimated prevalence of PTSSs was 20.3%. A low economic status, the number of traumatic events, and a second experience of displacement were associated with increased PTSSs. Five traumatic events were identified as the main predictors of PTSSs.ConclusionFindings from the current preliminary study indicated the impact of war-related traumatic events on IDPs' mental health and the negative effects of post-displacement experiences. These findings may have important implications for setting up psychosocial interventions, as well as for further promoting physical and mental health services among these populations.
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Frontiers Media SA
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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