ArticleJournal of community health2024
Exploring the Self-Reported Physical and Psychological Effects in a Population Exposed to a Regional Conflict.
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- The Impact of Recent Collective Trauma in Israel on Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating: An Overview and Clinical Perspective.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Using a Large Language Model to Support Thematic Analysis of Patient Experiences in Chronic Illness Management: Comparative Qualitative Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Parental Self-Efficacy and Child Externalizing and Internalizing Problems during Wartime: the Indirect Effects of Parental Submission and Power Struggles.Journal of child & adolescent trauma · 2026Article
- Determinants of acute weight gain during regional conflict among individuals with overweight and obesity receiving targeted multidisciplinary care.Eating and weight disorders : EWD · 2026Article
- Changes in trends of visits and service utilization by mental health patients in the community: a twelve-year study in Israel.Israel journal of health policy research · 2025Observational
- Kidnapping-Induced Trauma and secondary stress in armed conflicts: a comparative study among women in hostage families, volunteers, and the General Population.Israel journal of health policy research · 2024Article
- Conflict-Related Breakdowns in Routine Medical Care - Longitudinal Outcomes for Civilians with Pre-Existing Cognitive Impairment.Aging and disease · 2024Article
- Emotional Eating among College Students in Israel: A Study during Times of War.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundConflict profoundly impacts community health and well-being. While post-conflict research exists, little is known about initial effects during active hostilities.
objectiveTo assess self-reported changes in health behaviors, distress, and care access within one month of regional warfare onset in a conflict-affected community.
methodsAn online survey was conducted in November 2023 among 501 residents (mean age 40.5 years) of a community where war began October 7th. Measures evaluated physical health, mental health, diet, substance use, sleep, weight changes, and healthcare access before and after the declaration of war.
resultsRelative to pre-war, respondents reported significantly increased rates of tobacco (56%) and alcohol (15%) consumption, worsening sleep quality (63%), elevated distress (18% sought help; 14% needed but didn't receive it), and postponed medical care (36%). Over a third reported weight changes. Distress was higher among females and those endorsing maladaptive coping.
conclusionWithin one month, substantial impacts on community psychosocial and behavioral health emerged. Unmet mental health needs and risk-taking behaviors were early indicators of conflict's health consequences. Continuous monitoring of conflict-affected communities is needed to inform tailored interventions promoting resilience and prevent entrenchment of harms over time.
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