Risk of Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain Among Palestinian Adults in the Gaza Strip During the War
During active war, self-reported TMD and OFP symptoms are prevalent among adults in Gaza and are strongly associated with parafunctional habits and psychological distress, both potentially intensified by war-related stress. These findings underscore the need for integrated dental and mental health interventions in conflict-affected populations.
Authors
- Naser Azmi Khayat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4738-5836)
- Baraa Daraqel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6398-8920)
- Ibrahim Amer Ghannam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2749-3701)
- George Philip Dahabreh
- Muath Abu Baker
- Haya Jaber
- Mohammad Khayat
Institutions
- Al-Azhar University – Gaza (PS)
- Al-Quds University (PS)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
- Published
- 2026-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/joor.70161
- Primary Topic
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00