TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2024//
TI  - Mental health outcomes of Arab and Jewish populations in Israel a month after the mass trauma events of October 7, 2023: a cross-sectional survey of a representative sample
JO  - Psychiatry research
A1  - Mayer, Yael
A1  - Shiffman, Noga
A1  - Bergmann, Eyal
A1  - Natoor, Maha
A1  - Khazen, Sammar
A1  - Lurie, Ido
A1  - Enav, Yael
SP  - e116042
EP  - e116042
VL  - 339
IS  - 
N2  - On October 7, 2023, a war erupted in Israel following a mass terror attack including mass shootings, violent events, civilian abductions, and numerous fatalities, ranking as the third most deadliest terror attack. This cross-sectional, population-based study evaluated the impact on the mental health and utilization of mental health services in the Arab and Jewish populations. Conducted through a virtual platform, the study compared demographic factors, exposure to war-related events, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress symptoms among 517 participants in a representative sample of the adult population in Israel (79.1% Jewish, 20.9% Arab). Jews reported higher exposure to war-related events, but a majority expressed a lack of interest in mental help. In contrast, more Arabs desired mental help but faced barriers like stigma and scarce resources. Arabs showed a greater preference for group therapy and medical treatment. Trust in official bodies was consistently higher among Jews. Both populations exhibited similar levels (12-15.4%) of probable post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study equips clinicians, researchers and policymakers with real-time insights into improving mental health support for the culturally diverse needs of Jewish and Arab communities following exposure to mass trauma.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0165-1781
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2024.116042
ID  - ref1
ER  -