War-related trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder in refugees, displaced, and nondisplaced people during armed conflict in Sudan: a cross-sectional study

Autor: Khadija A. Khalil, Galia Tajelsir Fadulelmula Mohammed, Ahmed Balla M. Ahmed, Salma S. Alrawa, Hager Elawad, Amna A. Almahal, Radia F. Mohamed, Eithar M. Ali
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Conflict and Health, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1752-1505
DOI: 10.1186/s13031-024-00627-z
Popis: Abstract Background The ongoing armed conflict in Sudan has caused mass displacement, affecting mental health. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma among refugees, internally displaced, and nondisplaced people, while also examining the link between displacement type, PTSD severity, and associated factors. Methods This cross-sectional study used the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5 to assess PTSD symptoms and the General Health Questionnaire-28 to evaluate depression. Data were collected from 642 participants, targeting general social media groups for those within Sudan and specific groups for refugees outside the country. Sociodemographic and trauma event data were also gathered. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS, applying one-way ANOVA and independent t-tests to compare PTSD and depression. Binary logistic regression identified associations between sociodemographic factors and PTSD symptoms. Results Among the 642 participants, 46.3% were internally displaced people (IDP), 42.1% were refugees, and 11.7% were non-displaced individuals. Clinically significant PTSD symptoms were identified in 36.6% of the participants. Refugees had a significantly greater percentage of traumatic events (M = 4.31, SD = 2.605, p
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