Potential Trauma Events and the psychological consequences of Yazidi Women after ISIS Captivity
Background
Traumatic war experiences, like the ones the Yazidi had to undergo due to the attack of the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) in August 2014, are often followed by psychological consequences such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. A more detailed analysis of such specific survivor groups is needed, to develop and implement appropriate reparation and support measures.
Methods
In this study, 194 Yazidi women were examined. PTSD was assessed using the Essen Trauma Inventory (ETI) and depression using Beck’s Depression Inventory (BDI-II). The potential traumatic event (PTE) and further influential factors were compared between participants with PTSD and those with PTSD and depression, using inferential statistics.
Results
Participants showed high rates in prevalence and comorbidity for PTSD and depression. Those diagnosed with comorbid PTSD and depression experienced a higher number of PTEs and had been captured more often and for longer compared to those with PTSD. The number of PTEs experienced was then used to predict comorbid PTSD and depression.
Conclusion
Further research should consider the specific situation and the cultural expression of the Yazidi.
Posted 30 Dec, 2019
Received 21 Mar, 2020
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Received 15 Jan, 2020
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Potential Trauma Events and the psychological consequences of Yazidi Women after ISIS Captivity
Posted 30 Dec, 2019
Received 21 Mar, 2020
On 21 Mar, 2020
On 13 Feb, 2020
Received 15 Jan, 2020
On 01 Jan, 2020
Invitations sent on 27 Dec, 2019
On 18 Dec, 2019
On 17 Dec, 2019
On 17 Dec, 2019
On 16 Dec, 2019
Background
Traumatic war experiences, like the ones the Yazidi had to undergo due to the attack of the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) in August 2014, are often followed by psychological consequences such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. A more detailed analysis of such specific survivor groups is needed, to develop and implement appropriate reparation and support measures.
Methods
In this study, 194 Yazidi women were examined. PTSD was assessed using the Essen Trauma Inventory (ETI) and depression using Beck’s Depression Inventory (BDI-II). The potential traumatic event (PTE) and further influential factors were compared between participants with PTSD and those with PTSD and depression, using inferential statistics.
Results
Participants showed high rates in prevalence and comorbidity for PTSD and depression. Those diagnosed with comorbid PTSD and depression experienced a higher number of PTEs and had been captured more often and for longer compared to those with PTSD. The number of PTEs experienced was then used to predict comorbid PTSD and depression.
Conclusion
Further research should consider the specific situation and the cultural expression of the Yazidi.