Psychosocial etiology of post-traumatic stress disorder caused by war trauma among Iran-Iraq war immigrants in Mehran, Iran.
Coping strategies
Locus of Control
Post traumatic stress disorder
Social support
War-torn immigrants
Journal
Journal of migration and health
ISSN: 2666-6235
Titre abrégé: J Migr Health
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101774615
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
2024
2024
Historique:
received:
31
07
2023
revised:
07
01
2024
accepted:
28
02
2024
medline:
12
9
2024
pubmed:
12
9
2024
entrez:
12
9
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most important and common disorders caused by war trauma. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between psychosocial factors and PTSD in war-torn immigrants in Mehran, Iran. The present study was conducted by descriptive and correlational method. The data were collected from 245 people (121 women and 124 men) from war-torn immigrants 45 years and older who migrated from Mehran to Ilam during the Iran-Iraq war. The measuring tools were as follows: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Scale, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MDPSS), Coping Strategies Scale (CSS-R), Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale. The prevalence rate of PTSD among war-torn immigrants in Mehran was 35.1 %. A significant negative correlation was observed between perceived social support and PTSD ( Weakness in social support, locus of control and also inappropriate coping strategies against war trauma were among the strong risk factors for PTSD. Therefore, social and behavioral interventions are recommended to increase social support, teaching problem-solving skills and strengthen individual control among war-torn immigrants to reduce the risk of developing PTSD.
Sections du résumé
Background
UNASSIGNED
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most important and common disorders caused by war trauma. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between psychosocial factors and PTSD in war-torn immigrants in Mehran, Iran.
Method
UNASSIGNED
The present study was conducted by descriptive and correlational method. The data were collected from 245 people (121 women and 124 men) from war-torn immigrants 45 years and older who migrated from Mehran to Ilam during the Iran-Iraq war. The measuring tools were as follows: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Scale, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MDPSS), Coping Strategies Scale (CSS-R), Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale.
Results
UNASSIGNED
The prevalence rate of PTSD among war-torn immigrants in Mehran was 35.1 %. A significant negative correlation was observed between perceived social support and PTSD (
Conclusion
UNASSIGNED
Weakness in social support, locus of control and also inappropriate coping strategies against war trauma were among the strong risk factors for PTSD. Therefore, social and behavioral interventions are recommended to increase social support, teaching problem-solving skills and strengthen individual control among war-torn immigrants to reduce the risk of developing PTSD.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39263376
doi: 10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100225
pii: S2666-6235(24)00015-1
pmc: PMC11390179
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
100225Informations de copyright
© 2024 The Authors.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
All authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.