Sleep quality and mental health differences following Syria-Turkey earthquakes: A cross-sectional study

Jamal Ataya, Jameel Soqia, Jawdat Ataya, Rama AlMhasneh, Duaa Batesh, Doaa Alkhadraa, Hani Albokaai and Mohamad Morjan

International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 2024, vol. 70, issue 4, 700-708

Abstract: Background: This study explores the lasting mental health impact of the Syria-Turkey earthquakes in 2023 on a population affected by conflict and trauma. It analyzes pre- and post-event mental health and sleep quality differences, identifying predictors of outcomes. Aims: Studying the 2023 Syria-Turkey earthquakes’ enduring mental health impact on conflict-affected individuals, this research informs better support and interventions for disaster survivors. Methods: This longitudinal, cross-sectional study examined the enduring mental health impact of the Syria-Turkey earthquakes. The present study involved N  = 1,413 Syrian survivors, aged 18 years or older, who actively participated by contributing both pre- and post-earthquake data. A meticulously designed digital questionnaire with established metrics assessed sleep disturbances, depressive symptoms, and anxiety levels. Stratification variables (age, gender, education, marital status) were used for subgroup analysis. Arabic versions of PHQ-9, PSQI, and GAD-2 proved reliable for measuring depression, sleep quality, and anxiety. Results: The majority of participants were female (73.6%) with tertiary education (83.3%). Post-earthquake, a higher percentage reported poor sleep quality (67.7% vs. 59.7%, p  

Keywords: Mental health impact; post-earthquake recovery; Syria-Turkey earthquakes; sleep quality differences (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1177/00207640231223432

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