Post-traumatic stress disorder in youth exposed to the Syrian conflict: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and determinants

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2022

Autores

Kanan, J (Autor) Outra; Leao, T (Autor) FMUP

Revista

Título: Journal of Health Psychology

ISSN: 1359-1053

Editora: SAGE

Indexação

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ID Authenticus: P-00X-88V

DOI: 10.1177/13591053221123141

Abstract (EN): A decade of ongoing armed conflict in Syria has damaged the physical and mental health of millions of adults and children. This study aimed to systematically review the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among youth exposed to the Syrian conflict, and understand its individual and contextual determinants. The screening procedure resulted in 26 studies, with a total of 11,400 Syrian children and adolescents. The prevalence was 36% (95% CI (0.29-0.43), p < 0.001). Loss of family members or acquaintances, witnessing violence, and social withdrawal increased the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder, while social trust and social support were protective factors.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 17