Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate mental health problems and family coping strategies among Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Methods: The sample consisted of 449 subjects. The age ranged from 21 to 60 years with mean age 41.5 years. Participants completed Hopkins Sympto...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27747
Background: Domestic violence is a universal phenomenon which affects all family members and specially children and women. Common reactions to domestic violence are post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. Aims: The aim of this study is to find type and severity o...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2015/18960
Aims: To estimate the prevalence of psychosomatic symptomsamong traumatized Palestinian adolescents in Gaza Strip. Methods: The study sample consisted of 380 adolescents randomly selected from secondary schools in Gaza Strip, of whom 171 were boys and 209 were girls between 15-18...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2015/14670
Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of mental health problems among disabled people, and Psychological problems in association with other sociodemographic factors. Methods: Subjects: The sample responded to the interview were 416 participants with response...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2015/18268