Depression, anxiety and coping strategies among Palestinian university students during political violence: a cross sectional study

The study found that political violence often leads to symptoms of depression and anxiety among undergraduates. Furthermore, the use of maladaptive coping mechanisms increases the likelihood that these symptoms will occur. Providing immediate assistance to university students affected by political violence and conflicts is crucial for their emotional and mental recovery and coping with difficulties.

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Frontiers in Public Health
Published
2024-09-03
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1436672
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20
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Resilience and Mental Health
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Abstract

The study found that political violence often leads to symptoms of depression and anxiety among undergraduates. Furthermore, the use of maladaptive coping mechanisms increases the likelihood that these symptoms will occur. Providing immediate assistance to university students affected by political violence and conflicts is crucial for their emotional and mental recovery and coping with difficulties.

Frontiers in Public HealthVol. 12
An-Najah National University (PS), Al-Quds University (PS), Faculty of Public Health (GB)
Gender equality
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