SynthesisFrontiers in public health2025
Psychological impact of the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of PTSD, depression, and anxiety among Turkish adults.
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- Coping strategies and psychological outcomes following the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes: a systematic review with meta-analytic synthesis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Obesity among adults living in post-earthquake container settlements: a cross-sectional study in Malatya, Türkiye.BMJ open · 2026Article
- Frequency of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression in volunteers working during earthquake.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Probable Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Associated Factors Among Children Exposed to the 2023 Al Haouz Earthquake in Morocco.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Post-earthquake trauma symptoms and their association with positive mental health among earthquake survivors in Türkiye.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Changing mental health from disaster to disaster: analysis of emergency psychiatric visits during pandemic and earthquake periods.BMC public health · 2026Observational
- Mindfulness and life satisfaction in post-earthquake young adults: longitudinal mediation by psychological adjustment.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Psychological Adjustment and Tolerance for Psychological Pain: A Chain Mediation Model of Stress Mindset and Perceived Stress.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Limiting the health impact of earthquakes: a call to action.Journal of global health · 2026Article
- Meaning search as a mediator between post-traumatic stress symptoms and burnout in the long-term recovery phase after the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Resilience after the quake: life engagement and humor as pathways to trauma recovery.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Disaster-related healthcare system disruption and maternal-neonatal outcomes.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Psychological distress, resilience, and well-being among survivors of the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes: a multi-site cross-sectional study.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Group EMDR therapy for disaster-affected adolescents: evaluating effectiveness and navigating implementation challenges in PTSD, depression, and anxiety.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: The twin earthquakes that struck Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye, on February 6, 2023, caused widespread devastation and loss of life. Beyond the physical destruction, such large-scale disasters often result in significant psychological trauma. This study systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed the prevalence and severity of probable post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety among adult Turkish survivors during the first 18 months post-disaster. Methods: Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a systematic search of Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus was conducted for peer-reviewed studies published between February 6, 2023, and May 30, 2025. Eligible studies included quantitative assessments of PTSD, depression, or anxiety using validated Turkish-language scales, with general adult population samples ( Results: The pooled prevalence of probable PTSD was 41% (95% CI: 32-52%). Reported PTSD rates ranged from 29 to 54%, and symptom severity remained high throughout the first year. Depression and anxiety were also widespread, with up to 40% screening positive for depression and 40-50% reporting moderate-to-severe anxiety symptoms. Comorbidity between PTSD, depression, and anxiety was common. Significant risk factors included female gender, bereavement, home destruction, displacement, job loss, and low social support. Resilience was protective in some studies, though findings were inconsistent. Conclusion: Eighteen months after the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, Turkish adult survivors continued to experience high levels of probable PTSD, depression, and anxiety. These findings highlight a prolonged mental health crisis and underscore the urgent need for sustained, targeted psychosocial interventions. Integrating mental health support into disaster preparedness and long-term recovery efforts is essential for mitigating psychiatric morbidity in future disasters. Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD42025644127.
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