@article{ref1,
title="Post-traumatic stress disorder in youth exposed to the Syrian conflict: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and determinants",
journal="Journal of health psychology",
year="2022",
author="Kanan, Jebraiel and Leão, Teresa",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="A decade of ongoing armed conflict in Syria has damaged the physical and mental health of millions of adults and children. This study aimed to systematically review the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among youth exposed to the Syrian conflict, and understand its individual and contextual determinants. The screening procedure resulted in 26 studies, with a total of 11,400 Syrian children and adolescents. The prevalence was 36% (95% CI (0.29-0.43), p < 0.001). Loss of family members or acquaintances, witnessing violence, and social withdrawal increased the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder, while social trust and social support were protective factors.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1359-1053",
doi="10.1177/13591053221123141",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13591053221123141"
}