Pakistan Journal of Nutrition
Volume 15, Issue 10, 2016, Pages 936-941

Do chronic diseases and availability of medications predict post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Syrian refugees in Jordan? (Article) (Open Access)

Al-Smadi A.M.* , Halaseh H.J. , Gammoh O.S. , Ashour A.F. , Gharaibeh B. , Khoury L.S.
  • a Department of Medical Laboratories, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Madaba, Madaba, Jordan
  • b Department of Psychology, Faculty of Art, Isra University, Amman, Jordan
  • c Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Madaba, Madaba, Jordan
  • d Department of Adult Care, Faculty of Nursing, Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan
  • e Department of Adult Care, Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
  • f Department of Psychology, Caritas Organization, Amman, Jordan

Abstract

Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to examine if previous Chronic Diseases (CDs), newly diagnosed CDs in Jordan and medication shortages can predict PTSD in a cohort of Syrian refugees residing in Jordan. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used. Approximately, 765 Syrian refugees were recruited from six different cities in Jordan. Data were collected using a demographical data sheet and a PTSD scale. Logistic regression was used to examine the impact of factors that showed significant association with the PTSD category. Results: Descriptive analysis of PTSD categories showed that the majority (81%) had lower PTSD scores. Moreover, PTSD was comorbid with chronic diseases in more than half of participants. Logistic regression analysis indicated that job status and availability of medications were predictors of PTSD. Conclusion: Job status and availability of medications were shown to be important factors that may influence PTSD among refugees. Further studies of additional factors and screening for mental health diseases for residing and coming refugees are recommended. © 2016 Ahmed Mohammad Al-Smadi et al.

Author Keywords

Availability of medications Post-traumatic stress disorder Chronic diseases Syrian refugees

Index Keywords

Likert scale educational status refugee Jordan human middle aged chronic disease marriage cross-sectional study Adolescent male female posttraumatic stress disorder scale assessment of humans questionnaire Article adult Syrian posttraumatic stress disorder employment health care availability
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84994000438&doi=10.3923%2fpjn.2016.936.941&partnerID=40&md5=dc9d3a516dd3a0310e3e6b41838336ab
DOI: 10.3923/pjn.2016.936.941
ISSN: 16805194
Cited by: 6
Original Language: English