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Media type:
E-Article
Title:
Post-traumatic stress disorder in youth exposed to the Syrian conflict: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and determinants
Contributor:
Kanan, Jebraiel;
Leão, Teresa
Published:
SAGE Publications, 2022
Published in:
Journal of Health Psychology (2022), Seite 135910532211231
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1177/13591053221123141
ISSN:
1359-1053;
1461-7277
Origination:
Footnote:
Description:
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.