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: Received: 28 September 2023 / Approved: 29 September 2023 / Online: 29 September 2023 (08:42:33 CEST)
How to cite:
Bayer, Y. Socioeconomic Factors, Rocket Sirens, and PTSD: Insights from the Israel-Hamas Conflict. Preprints2023, 2023092087. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202309.2087.v1
Bayer, Y. Socioeconomic Factors, Rocket Sirens, and PTSD: Insights from the Israel-Hamas Conflict. Preprints 2023, 2023092087. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202309.2087.v1
Bayer, Y. Socioeconomic Factors, Rocket Sirens, and PTSD: Insights from the Israel-Hamas Conflict. Preprints2023, 2023092087. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202309.2087.v1
APA Style
Bayer, Y. (2023). Socioeconomic Factors, Rocket Sirens, and PTSD: Insights from the Israel-Hamas Conflict. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202309.2087.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Bayer, Y. 2023 "Socioeconomic Factors, Rocket Sirens, and PTSD: Insights from the Israel-Hamas Conflict" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202309.2087.v1
Abstract
In times of war, civilians experience a heightened risk of exposure to traumatic experiences. This can lead to a greater risk of developing mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can impact individuals and communities. Research suggests that the severity of the reactions to traumatic events is likely to be influenced by the level of exposure to the traumatic events and personal characteristics. This paper examines the correlation between symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and various factors such as the extent of exposure to missile alarms, personal traits, and socioeconomic elements among Israeli civilians impacted by rocket attacks from Hamas. Our specific focus is on the influence of these rocket attacks on Israel's populace during the military operation conducted by the Israeli army, "Guardian of the Walls," in May 2021.Our findings suggest that, typically, individuals who have experienced less exposure to missile attacks and alarms, those belonging to larger families, and those with a higher level of education and income are less prone to experiencing post-traumatic symptoms. The study was carried out using surveys that gathered demographic information about the participants, as well as a specific questionnaire designed to evaluate the presence and extent of post-trauma symptoms.These findings could aid in devising preventative strategies to mitigate the PTSD risk among vulnerable groups. They indicate the importance of considering socio-economic elements when delivering mental health services to those impacted by violent incidents and trauma.
Keywords
PTSD; armed conflicts; socioeconomic status
Subject
Social Sciences, Sociology
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
