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ArticleFrontiers in psychiatry2023

Machine learning techniques for identifying mental health risk factor associated with schoolchildren cognitive ability living in politically violent environments.

Radwan Qasrawi, Stephanny Vicuna Polo, Rami Abu Khader, Diala Abu Al-Halawa, Sameh Hallaq, Nael Abu Halaweh, Ziad Abdeen

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Article in Frontiers in psychiatry, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 3 countries.

Radwan QasrawiDepartment of Computer Sciences, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Stephanny Vicuna PoloAl-Quds Center for Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Rami Abu KhaderAl-Quds Center for Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Diala Abu Al-HalawaFaculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Sameh HallaqAl-Quds Bard College for Arts and Sciences, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Nael Abu HalawehDepartment of Computer Sciences, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Ziad AbdeenFaculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Al-Quds University · PSBard College · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Mental health and cognitive development are critical aspects of a child's overall well-being; they can be particularly challenging for children living in politically violent environments. Children in conflict areas face a range of stressors, including exposure to violence, insecurity, and displacement, which can have a profound impact on their mental health and cognitive development. Methods: This study examines the impact of living in politically violent environments on the mental health and cognitive development of children. The analysis was conducted using machine learning techniques on the 2014 health behavior school children dataset, consisting of 6373 schoolchildren aged 10-15 from public and United Nations Relief and Works Agency schools in Palestine. The dataset included 31 features related to socioeconomic characteristics, lifestyle, mental health, exposure to political violence, social support, and cognitive ability. The data was balanced and weighted by gender and age. Results: This study examines the impact of living in politically violent environments on the mental health and cognitive development of children. The analysis was conducted using machine learning techniques on the 2014 health behavior school children dataset, consisting of 6373 schoolchildren aged 10-15 from public and United Nations Relief and Works Agency schools in Palestine. The dataset included 31 features related to socioeconomic characteristics, lifestyle, mental health, exposure to political violence, social support, and cognitive ability. The data was balanced and weighted by gender and age. Discussion: The findings can inform evidence-based strategies for preventing and mitigating the detrimental effects of political violence on individuals and communities, highlighting the importance of addressing the needs of children in conflict-affected areas and the potential of using technology to improve their well-being.

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cognitive abilitieshealthmachine learningmental healthnutritionpredictionsocial support

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