The Relationships between Mental Health Problems and Family Coping Strategies among Palestinian in the Gaza Strip

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdelaziz Thabet ◽  
Sanaa Thabet ◽  
Panos Vostanis
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Gaza Strip ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Family Coping ◽  
The Gaza Strip

Mental Health Problems among Orphanage Children in the Gaza Strip

2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lamia Thabet ◽  
Abdel Aziz Mousa Thabet
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Gaza Strip ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Stress Reactions ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Local Resources ◽  
Residential Units ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
The Gaza Strip

Lamia Thabet, Abdel Aziz Mousa Thabet, Sajida Abdul Hussein and Panos Vostanis report on a study that aimed to establish the level of emotional problems among 115 children aged 9–16 years (average 13.4), who were living in two orphanages in the Gaza Strip. The children's age of admission to the orphanage (average 8.8 years) was higher than in traditional orphanages in other countries. This was related to the reasons for admission, following their father's death, and the inability of their remaining family to care for them. However, children retained substantial contact with their family of origin by visiting during school holidays (88.6%) or being visited at the unit (97.4%). Using previous standardised mental health measures completed by the children and their main carers, children demonstrated high rates of anxiety, depressive and post-traumatic stress reactions. These mental health problems were strongly inter-related but were not found to be associated with social/care variables. Potential implications of the findings for orphanages and other residential units in developing countries are discussed. These should take into consideration the socio-cultural characteristics of each country and limited local resources; involve non-governmental organisations and local communities; tackle wider stigmatising attitudes; and instill a child-centred philosophy within these settings.

Mental health problems among labour children in the Gaza Strip

2010 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. A. Thabet ◽  
S. Matar ◽  
A. Carpintero ◽  
J. Bankart ◽  
P. Vostanis
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Gaza Strip ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
The Gaza Strip

scholarly journals The Relationship between Trauma due to Winter Storm Alexa, PTSD, Mental Health of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Abdelaziz M. Thabet ◽  
Sanaa S. Thabet
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Political Violence ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Gaza Strip ◽  
Psychiatric Morbidity ◽  
Traumatic Events ◽  
Winter Storm ◽  
Social Dysfunction ◽  
The Gaza Strip ◽  
The Relationship

<p><em>Aim:</em><em> This study investigated the relationship between trauma due to winter storm Alexa, PTSD and other mental health problems of Palestinian in Gaza Strip.</em><em> </em><em>Method:</em><em> The sample consisted of 105 males (50%) and 105 females (50%) selected from three of the most affected areas by flooding in 2014 due to Alexa storm in Gaza Strip. Participants age range was 20-65 years, with a mean age 40.88 (SD = 9.8)</em><em>,</em><em> with a mean age of years. Mental health status was assessed by a sociodemographic scale, the Trauma Due to Flood Scale, PTSD scale, and General Health Questionnaire (28 items). Results: Mean traumatic events experienced were 7.8. There were no statistically significant differences between males and females in reporting traumatic events. Mean post-traumatic stress disorder was 18.65, re-experiences symptoms was 6.4, avoidance symptoms was 5.7 and mean arousal symptoms was 5.73. </em></p><p><em>The study showed that 34.8% reported full criteria of PTSD. There were no statistically significant differences in PTSD total scores and subscales and sex of participants. Mean GHQ-28 was 12.12, somatization mean was 3.21, anxiety was 3.31, social dysfunction was 3.34, and depression was 2.27, 91% of the participants were rated as psychiatric morbidity cases and need further investigation. Males significantly scored more in social dysfunction than females. Traumatic events were significantly correlated with PTSD and general mental health and all subscales.</em><em> </em><em>Conclusion and implications</em><em>: </em><em>This study has important implications for need of establishing and implementing psychosocial intervention programs for in the Gaza Strip not only for those victims of political violence but also for people exposed to other types of traumatic events such as natural disasters. </em></p>

scholarly journals Life Challenges and Mental Health Issues of Single Mothers: A Systematic Examination

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S10) ◽  
pp. 48-52
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Single Mothers ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Life Challenges ◽  
Negative Coping

As the number of single mothers worldwide increases, their challenges and health issues were discussed in the previous literature. This systematic analysis aims to reveal mental health problems of single-mothers and discuss the adversities faced by them. Financial hardship was seemingly the most significant problem among the low incomes, unemployed and poor single mothers, which showed that poverty and mental health problems were inextricably related. Several factors were found in this study, which has led the single mothers to poverty, such as lowincome employment, large numbers of self-employment, unemployed, low education level, lack of adequate skills and age factor. In addition to that, numerous lines of research have indicated that low social support from the surrounding area was the factor of the distress of single mothers. Previous studies showed that single mothers use negative coping strategies, for example, consuming drugs, cigarettes, alcohol, and antidepressants to alleviate the effects of stressful life. These coping strategies were found to be harmful to their physical and mental health. Therefore, suggestions and recommendations are provided to improve the lives of single mothers and their children to accomplish quality of life.

scholarly journals The use of coping strategies “shift-persist” mediates associations between physical activity and mental health problems in adolescents: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Johan Dahlstrand ◽  
Peter Friberg ◽  
Jonatan Fridolfsson ◽  
Mats Börjesson ◽  
Daniel Arvidsson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Psychosomatic Symptoms ◽  
School Time

Abstract Background Self-perceived mental health problems among adolescents has had an upward trend. Concurrently, adolescents’ physical activity (PA) has been falling whilst sedentary time (SED) has increased. There is a lack of research using accelerometer measured PA and SED to study their relationships to perceived stress and psychosomatic symptoms, both frequently observed mental health problems among adolescents. Whether coping strategies is one of the mechanisms underlying such relationship is less clear. Methods A total of 2283 13-year olds were enrolled in the baseline examination of the STARS (STudy of Adolescence Resilience and Stress) study in Western Sweden. Light-, moderate-, vigorous-intensity PA (LPA, MPA and VPA) and SED were measured using hip-worn ActiGraph GT3X+ accelerometer. A total of 1284 adolescents provided valid accelerometer data (at least 4 days with ≥10 h per day). PA and SED during school-time and leisure-time were analysed separately. Surveys were utilized to monitor perceived stress, psychosomatic symptoms and the use of coping strategies “shift-persist”. Logistic regression and mediation analyses were performed adjusting for gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status and puberty development. Results We observed that more time spent in PA was associated with less stress in adolescents. The associations were observed for LPA (Odds ratio for LPA per 60 min: 0.557 (95% CI 0.399–0.776), VPA (Odds ratio for VPA per 15 min: 0.688 (95% CI 0.588–0.806) and MVPA (Odds ratio for MVPA per 15 min: 0.795 (95%CI 0.718–0.879) during leisure time, but not during school time. Similar associations were observed between leisure time PA and psychosomatic symptoms. The associations remained statistically significant even after adjusting for the confounders. Further, our data showed that adolescents who engaged more time in PA during leisure time were more likely to adopt the coping strategies of “shift-persist”. Mediation analysis showed that the use of “shift-persist” mediated the associations between leisure time PA and stress/psychosomatic symptoms. Conclusions Leisure time physical activity, irrespective of intensity, may facilitate successful coping with stress and stress-related mental health problems in adolescents.

scholarly journals Epidemiology of child mental health problems in Gaza Strip

2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 403-412
Author(s):  
A. A. Mousa Thabet ◽  
P. Vostanis
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Child Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Gaza Strip ◽  
Antisocial Behaviour ◽  
School Phobia ◽  
Palestinian Children ◽  
The Gaza Strip ◽  
Behavioural And Emotional Problems

The aim of this study was to detect the prevalence of behavioural and emotional problems among Palestinian children. The study enrolled 959 children from the Gaza Strip, 453 boys and 506 girls. Ages ranged from 6 to 12 years, with a mean of 8.81 years. Teachers completed the Rutter scale B2. The results showed that the case incidence in boys was 247 [54.5%], while in girls it was 215 [46.5%]. The differences between boys and girls were statistically significant, with boys rated by teachers with a significantly higher caseness. The teachers rated 48% of the children as at or above the cut-off level of 9. Factor analysis of the scale revealed the following three factors: antisocial behaviour-aggression, anxiety-fearfulness, and school phobia.

Mediating Effects of Coping Strategies on the Relationship Between Mental Health and Quality of Life Among Indonesian Female Migrant Workers in Taiwan

2021 ◽  
pp. 104365962110572
Author(s):  
Santa Maria Pangaribuan ◽  
Yen-Kuang Lin ◽  
Mei-Feng Lin ◽  
Hsiu-Ju Chang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Female Migrant

Introduction: Mental health is a major concern among migrant workers worldwide. More than 200,846 female migrant workers in Taiwan are from Indonesia. The study’s purpose was to investigate mediating effects of coping strategies on the relationship between mental health problems and the quality of life (QoL). Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Taiwan. In total, 500 Indonesian female migrant workers completed four questionnaires. A mediation test was conducted to estimate direct and indirect effects. Results: Coping strategies, namely substance use, behavioral disengagement, denial, and religious dedication, partially mediated the relationship between mental health problems (depression, anxiety, and stress) and QoL among Indonesian female migrant workers in Taiwan. Discussion: Health promotion programs should be developed for Indonesian female migrant workers in Taiwan to help them detect and overcome their mental health problems. Interventions that facilitate effective coping strategies should be administered to improve their QoL.

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