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Clinical Neurology
Jon-Hakon Schultz, June Thorvaldsen Forsberg, Gerlinde Harb, Eva Alisic
Summary: Recurrent nightmares are common among conflict-exposed youth in the Gaza Strip, with a high prevalence reported in both quantitative data sets. These nightmares have a significant negative impact on academic functioning, highlighting the vulnerability of students in conflict-affected areas. Screening and treatment for posttraumatic nightmares are proposed as important interventions for this population.
NATURE AND SCIENCE OF SLEEP
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Caroline Diekmann, Leonie Issels, Christina Alliger-Horn, Heinrich Rau, Christian Fischer, Thomas Thiel, Gerd Willmund, Peter Zimmermann
Summary: During deployment, soldiers often experience morally injurious events, which may cause psychological distress. This study examines the effectiveness of value-based cognitive-behavioral group therapy in addressing moral injury, combining different therapeutic approaches. The results suggest that this therapy can help reduce shame-based maladaptive coping behaviors in response to war-related moral injury.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Thole H. Hoppen, Richard Meiser-Stedman, Tine K. Jensen, Marianne Skogbrott Birkeland, Nexhmedin Morina
Summary: This study examined whether the efficacy of psychological interventions for pediatric PTSD is diminished when patients report multiple traumas compared to single traumas. The results showed that psychological interventions were effective in treating PTSD in both single-trauma and multiple-trauma populations.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ibrahim Kira, Hanaa Shuwiekh, Amthal H. Al-Huwailah, Tarek Zidan, Mireille Bujold-Bugeaud
Summary: The study aimed to develop a comprehensive measure of interfaith spirituality (IFS) by reviewing various spiritual religious traditions. A conceptual framework of IFS with 5 components was proposed and validated using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. The IFS model was found to be invariant across different religious, gender, age, and region groups, showing good reliability and validity in measuring spirituality.
PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY
(2021)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nisreen Agbaria, Stephanie Petzold, Andreas Deckert, Nicholas Henschke, Guido Veronese, Peter Dambach, Thomas Jaenisch, Olaf Horstick, Volker Winkler
Summary: The systematic review on the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Palestinian children and adolescents exposed to political violence revealed a high prevalence rate, but caution is needed in interpreting the results due to significant discrepancies in study design and assessment measures.
Article
Family Studies
Chris Hoeboer, Carlijn de Roos, Gabrielle E. van Son, Philip Spinhoven, Bernet Elzinga
Summary: Parental emotional abuse is associated with more severe PTSD symptoms in children and adolescents, regardless of whether it is reported as the index traumatic event. Additionally, emotional abuse is linked to more severe PTSD symptoms over the course of treatment.
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Imelu G. Mordeno, Jelli Grace C. Luzano
Summary: This study aimed to identify the best-fitting PTSD model among adolescent survivors of armed political conflict and violence, and examine specific and non-specific symptoms. The results supported a 7-factor hybrid model as the most suitable for the sample, with only 7 items considered core symptoms and the rest considered non-specific.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Stephen Murata, Taylor Rezeppa, Brian Thoma, Laura Marengo, Katie Krancevich, Elizabeth Chiyka, Benjamin Hayes, Eli Goodfriend, Meredith Deal, Yongqi Zhong, Bradley Brummit, Tiffany Coury, Sarah Riston, David A. Brent, Nadine M. Melhem
Summary: The study found that the COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact on mental health, with adolescents being more affected compared to adults. Loneliness is highlighted as a major predictor of psychiatric symptoms, indicating the importance of social support during this crisis.
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Vivian Khamis
Summary: This study examined the potential mediating and moderating effect of neuroticism in the relationship between war atrocities and different types of psychopathology in Syrian refugee children and adolescents. The findings revealed that neuroticism partially mediated the relationship between war atrocities and posttraumatic stress disorder, emotion dysregulation, and emotional and behavioral disorders. Additionally, neuroticism had a full moderating effect on posttraumatic stress disorder and partial moderating effects on emotion dysregulation and emotional and behavioral disorders.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Elisabeth Kaufmann, Philine Rojczyk, Valerie J. Sydnor, Jeffrey P. Guenette, Yorghos Tripodis, David Kaufmann, Lisa Umminger, Johanna Seitz-Holland, Nico Sollmann, Yogesh Rathi, Sylvain Bouix, Catherine B. Fortier, David Salat, Ofer Pasternak, Sidney R. Hinds, William P. Milberg, Regina E. McGlinchey, Martha E. Shenton, Inga K. Koerte
Summary: This study explores the association between war zone-related stress and alterations in limbic gray matter microstructure, which in turn affects cognitive functioning. The findings suggest that changes in limbic gray matter microstructure may contribute to the negative effects of war zone-related stress on brain health. Early therapeutic interventions may be beneficial for military service members after deployment in war zones.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
P. Dashorst, R. Huntjens, T. M. Mooren, R. J. Kleber, P. J. de Jong
Summary: This study aimed to explore the personal characteristics associated with indirect intrusions in descendants of World War Two survivors and compare them with direct intrusions. The results indicated that fantasy proneness, trait dissociation, and current psychopathology were more correlated with indirect intrusions. Women, trait dissociation, affect intensity, and current psychopathology were more correlated with direct intrusions.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOTRAUMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Timothy D. Brewerton, Ismael Gavidia, Giulia Suro, Molly M. Perlman, Jessica Genet, Douglas W. Bunnell
Summary: The study found that adolescent patients with both eating disorders and posttraumatic stress disorder have more severe symptoms and poorer quality of life than those with eating disorders alone, highlighting the importance of integrated treatment approaches for this population.
EUROPEAN EATING DISORDERS REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Efrat Sakat, Miriam Schiff
Summary: The study found that self-reported exposure to acts of political violence significantly predicts PTS symptoms, and religiosity is identified as a risk factor for PTS symptoms.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Susana Campos, Daniel Nunez, Patricia Bravo, Andres Fresno, Miranda Olff
Summary: Early detection of trauma-related psychopathology is crucial for preventing symptom escalation in adolescents. This study provides preliminary evidence for a brief screening tool to assess posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (C-PTSD) in general population adolescents. The screening tool showed good internal structure, reliability, and criterion validity, indicating its usefulness in identifying PTSD and complex PTSD symptoms in adolescents.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE-REVUE CANADIENNE DES SCIENCES DU COMPORTEMENT
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Mehdi Zemestani, Ako Faiq Mohammed, Azad Ali Ismail, Anka A. Vujanovic
Summary: Culturally adapted TF-CBT intervention shows feasibility and efficacy in reducing PTSD symptoms among war trauma-affected women in non-Western cultures.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Horn, Yana Litovsky, George Loewenstein
Summary: This study suggests that curiosity can be a useful tool in increasing demand for and engagement with aversive health information. By manipulating curiosity through various methods, researchers found that participants were more likely to view and engage with information about their drinking habits, cancer risk, and the sugar content in drinks. Overall, curiosity prompts provide a simple and effective way to increase engagement with aversive health information.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Gillner
Summary: Despite high expectations, the extensive and rapid adoption of AI in medical diagnostics has not been realized. This study investigates the perception and navigation of AI providers in complex healthcare systems, revealing their self-organization to increase adaptability and the practices utilized to mitigate tensions within the healthcare subsystems.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabian Duartea, Alvaro Jimenez-Molina
Summary: This study found that violence related to social protest has a significant impact on depressive symptoms, leading to an increase in depression among the population in Chile. The effect varies by gender and age, with a stronger influence on men and young adults.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nick Graetz, Carl Gershenson, Sonya R. Porter, Danielle H. Sandler, Emily Lemmerman, Matthew Desmond
Summary: Investments in stable, affordable housing may be an important tool for improving population health. This study, using administrative data, found that high rent burden, increases in rent burden during midlife, and evictions were associated with increased mortality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan Wei
Summary: This study explores the phenomenon of other patient participation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uncovering the various roles that third parties can assume during medical interactions. The findings contribute to existing research on patient resistance and triadic medical interactions, providing insights into the dynamics and implications of third-party involvement in medical consultations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Harry Scarbrough, Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo, Alexandra Ziemann, Charitini Stavropoulou
Summary: This paper examines the contribution of pilot implementation studies to the wider spread and sustainability of innovation in healthcare systems. Through an empirical examination of an innovation intermediary organization in the English NHS, the study finds that their work in mobilizing pilot-based evidence involves configuring to context, transitioning evidence, and managing the transition. The findings contribute to theory by showing how intermediary roles can support the effective transitioning of pilot-based evidence, leading to more widespread adoption and sustainability of innovation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marta Seiz, Leire Salazar, Tatiana Eremenko
Summary: This study examines the impact of maternal educational selection on birth outcomes during an economic recession, and finds that more educated mothers are more likely to give birth during high unemployment periods. Additionally, maternal education mitigates the adverse effects of unemployment on birth outcomes and is consistently associated with better perinatal health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingyuan Shi, Hye Kyung Kim, Charles T. Salmon, Edson C. Tandoc Jr, Zhang Hao Goh
Summary: This study examines the influence of individual and collective norms on COVID-19 vaccination intention across eight Asian countries. The findings reveal nuanced patterns of how individual and collective social norms influence health behavioral decisions, depending on the degree of cultural tightness-looseness.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elliot Friedman, Melissa Franks, Elizabeth Teas, Patricia A. Thomas
Summary: This study found that positive relations with others have a significant impact on functional limitations and longevity in aging adults, independent of social integration and social support.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhuolin Pan, Yuqi Liu, Ye Liu, Ziwen Huo, Wenchao Han
Summary: This study examines the effects of age-friendly neighbourhood environment and functional abilities on life satisfaction among older adults in urban China. The findings highlight the importance of transportation, housing, and social and physical environment factors in influencing functional abilities and life satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers in enhancing older adults' life satisfaction in the Chinese urban context.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)