Enhancing skills for scientific writing: A mixed-methods study at the faculty of health sciences, damascus university

International Journal of Educational Research Open, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 9, P. 100451 - 100451

Published: Feb. 15, 2025

Language: Английский

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Balancing collective forgetting, remembrance, and change to secure Syria's future

The Lancet Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Mental health needs in the acute and subacute phases of the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake: Emergency Medical Information System data analysis in Disaster Psychiatric Assistance Team activities

Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 4(1)

Published: March 1, 2025

Abstract Aim As it is difficult to examine the mental health of disaster victims immediately after a through rigorous procedures required for academic papers, overall state not well understood. Therefore, this study aimed investigate actual needs during transition from acute and subacute phases chronic phase 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake (NPE). Methods We obtained Emergency Medical Information System (EMIS) data period ∼1 month Disaster Psychiatric Assistance Team support outside prefecture in Suzu City Town. then extracted following variables supportees EMIS data: age, consultation stage, content response, psychiatric treatment history, diagnostic classification. compared between 2 weeks (Phase 1) 2). Results New consultations started mostly Phase 1 dropped 2. Consultations were initially dominated by with existing disorders, but those on dementia‐related problems direct stress reactions increased over time. Conclusion accumulated was useful providing an overview communities affected NPE. The findings may be planning measures preparing future disasters, which improve community resilience areas.

Language: Английский

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A meta-analysis on gender differences in prevalence estimates of mental disorders following exposure to natural hazards

European journal of psychotraumatology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(1)

Published: March 26, 2025

Background: Women report higher rates of trauma-related disorders compared to men. With women being disproportionately impacted by the consequences natural hazards, this gender disparity may increase in their aftermath.Objective: This meta-analysis aimed at quantifying gaps mental disorder prevalence following considering both recent and long-term aftermath developmental status affected countries, type hazard.Method: A systematic search was conducted MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Web Science February 2024. Random effects models were used calculate odds ratios (OR) based on point prevalences. OR adjusted for covariates also descriptively reported.Results: In total, 141 reports (N = 3,726,153 independent participants) included. The posttraumatic stress (PTSD), major depression (MD), generalized anxiety (GAD) within first year after hazard 24.95%, 8.11%, 14.24%, respectively. More than one-year post-natural PTSD MD 22.89% 13.51%, had significantly (OR 1.85) 1.52) hazard, as well later assessments 1.83 PTSD, 1.41 MD). Only four studies reported GAD differences resulting a non-significant 1.85. Subgroup analyses indicated no between countries showed variations upon inclusion covariates. Gender larger earthquakes.Conclusions: Significant hazards exist, although these appear similar other contexts. Gender-sensitive disaster response plans health are essential.

Language: Английский

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Factors Affecting the Mental Health of Youth After the Great Kahramanmaras Earthquake Disaster

Journal of Social Service Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 13

Published: May 13, 2024

This study aims to determine the extent of psychological effects Kahramanmaraş earthquake disaster, which is widely regarded as one most significant disasters century, on young people based their direct or indirect exposure and investigate impact these issues life satisfaction. Data were collected from 337 individuals who continuing advanced education at a state university in Turkey, using demographic information form, satisfaction scale Depression Anxiety Stress Scales 21. In analysis data, t-test, Pearson correlation test, ANOVA multiple regression employed. The results analyses indicated that intensity disaster news increased, stress, depression, anxiety levels participants also increased. Individuals experienced personally participated volunteer aid activities demonstrated higher depression scores DASS21 total than those did not directly experience but followed whose relatives earthquake. There was no difference following between men women among participants. However, it determined media social tools positively significantly predicted These findings provide insights for future mental health interventions work practices affected by

Language: Английский

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Analyzing emergency department presentations linked to secondary earthquake effects

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 89, P. 61 - 66

Published: Dec. 15, 2024

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of mental disorders in adult populations from the Global South following exposure to natural hazards: a meta-analysis

Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 33

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract Aims Although natural hazards (e.g., tropical cyclones, earthquakes) disproportionately affect developing countries, most research on their mental health impact has been conducted in high-income countries. We aimed to summarize prevalences of disorders Global South populations (classified according the United Nations Human Development Index) affected by hazards. Methods To identify eligible studies for this meta-analysis, we searched MEDLINE, PsycINFO and Web Science up February 13, 2024, observational with a cross-sectional or longitudinal design that reported at least 100 adult survivors population assessed validated instrument 1 month after onset hazard. Main outcomes were short- long-term prevalence estimates disorders. The project was registered International Prospective Register Systematic Reviews (CRD42023396622). Results included 77 reports 75 (six non-exposed control group) comprising 82,400 individuals. found high post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) general (26.0% [95% CI 18.5–36.3]; I 2 = 99.0%) depression (21.7% 10.5–39.6]; 99.2%) during first year following event, similar observed thereafter (i.e., 26.0% 23.4%, respectively). regions vs. without recent armed conflict. In displaced samples, estimated PTSD 46.5% (95% 39.0–54.2; k 6; 93.3). furthermore higher symptom severity exposed, versus unexposed, Data other scarce, apart from short-term generalised anxiety (15.9% 4.7–42.0]; 99.4). Conclusions exposed report substantial burden disease. These findings require further attention action terms implementation policies low-threshold interventions aftermath However, accurately quantify true extent public challenge, need more rigorous, well-designed epidemiological across diverse regions. This will enable informed decision making resource allocation those need.

Language: Английский

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Burnout levels and correlates among healthcare providers in Syria following the 2023 Turkish–Syrian earthquakes: A cross‐sectional study

Health Science Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(5)

Published: April 29, 2024

Abstract Background and Aims This article examines the prevalence of burnout among healthcare providers in aftermath recent earthquakes Syria Turkey explores associated risk factors. Methods cross‐sectional study included 270 three Syrian cities damaged by earthquakes. Participants were asked to fill out a validated questionnaire on fifth day emergency response using Geldard Occupational Burnout questionnaire. Results The mean score for Questionnaire was 129.79, with 81.4% indicating moderate only 3% high risk. Gender not significantly burnout, but there significant difference scores between city groups, Latakia scoring lower than Aleppo. Conclusion highlights an earthquake Syria, majority having burnout. Further research is needed develop effective interventions address limitations. emphasizes importance prioritizing providers' mental health ensure high‐quality care after natural disasters.

Language: Английский

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Ambiguous Losses and Their Traumatic Effects: A Qualitative Synthesis of the Research Literature

Batı anadolu eğitim bilimleri dergisi, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(2), P. 721 - 755

Published: July 9, 2024

This paper presents a comprehensive review of the research literature on ambiguous losses, focusing psychological impact uncertainty and associated unresolved circumstances. The method involves synthesizing data from various sources, including academic articles, books, case studies, accessed through databases like PubMed, Scopus, Web Science, PsycINFO. study underscores need for specialized therapeutic methods support systems to improve resilience health those experiencing loss. Effective coping strategies include seeking social support, engaging in meaning-making activities, using interventions training narrative therapy Healthcare providers should integrate techniques, while workers enhance involving community networks. Further is urgently advocated expand understanding loss across contexts cultures, leading more effective, tailored interventions. study's contributions are significant, as it elucidates complex dynamics identifies effective mechanisms By highlighting how differs other losses closure resolution, offers new insights into approaches necessary affected individuals. consolidates diverse aspects makes unique suggestions policy practice one scholarly work.

Language: Английский

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Salud mental de los estudiantes de enfermería ante el terremoto de Marruecos: un estudio transversal

Enfermería Clínica, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 34(5), P. 377 - 385

Published: Aug. 1, 2024

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