Call to action: Addressing sleep disturbances, a hallmark symptom of PTSD, for refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons

Jou, Yuwen Cynthia; Pace‐Schott, Edward F.

doi:10.1016/j.sleh.2022.09.003

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“…Jou and Pace-Schott (2022) concluded that psychological trauma during the war has long-term consequences for children's psyche: the longer the conflict, the worse and deeper the symptoms of this trauma. According to the World Health Organization, 10% of people who have experienced traumatic events as a result of armed conflict subsequently develop symptoms of psychological trauma, and another 10% experience behavioral changes or psychological disorders that prevent them from fully participating in everyday life (the most common disorders are anxiety, depression, and other psychosomatic disorders) (Bürgin et al, 2022).…”

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Neurotic Disorders in Children and Adults Under Social Stress Neurosis in Kids and Adults

Boltivets,

Gonchar,

Gonchar

et al. 2024

J Nerv Ment Dis

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The relevance of the research subject is to explore the neurotic disorders that arise in people affected by the Russian-Ukrainian war and who witness violence and war crimes. The purpose of the research is to reflect the specific features of the mental reaction of children and adults to military actions as an example of global social stress. Bibliographic, bibliosemantic, and statistical research methods were used in the research. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the number of patients with prolonged depression and schizophrenia has increased, and neurotic disorders has become more severe and acute. Particular attention should be devoted to assistance to military personnel who have been in the combat zone for a long time and former military prisoners of war. Attention should be devoted to the psyche, emotionality, and behavior of people with labile and unformed nervous systems—children, adolescents, pregnant women, and people of retirement age.

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confidence: 99%

Neurotic Disorders in Children and Adults Under Social Stress Neurosis in Kids and Adults

Boltivets,

Gonchar,

Gonchar

et al. 2024

J Nerv Ment Dis

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“…Refugees continue to face challenges in their host countries including worry regarding economic stability, social isolation, changes in their family functioning and structure, limited and difficult access to education, cultural barriers, 34 and experienced hostility and racism. 35 36 Our findings indicate that these stressors are likely impacting the severity of PTSD and associated sleep disturbances.…”

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Relationship between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Sleep Disturbances in Syrian Refugees in the United States

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Background Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with disturbed sleep. However, the impact of sleep disturbances and PTSD symptomology in refugee populations is not well known. This study examined how PTSD-related sleep symptoms and overall sleep quality were impacted by previous and current traumatic and stressful experiences. Methods Adult Syrian refugees living in Southeast Michigan were assessed via scheduled in-home interviews. Overall sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. PTSD-related sleep disturbances were measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Addendum. The presence of PTSD symptomatology was assessed via self-report using the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist. The Life Events Checklist for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition-5 screened for prior traumatic events experienced and the Postmigration Living Difficulties Questionnaire was assessed for postmigration stressors. Correlational analysis was conducted between overall sleep quality, PTSD symptom severity, and previous trauma experienced. A stepwise linear regression analysis was conducted to examine the role of overall sleep quality, PTSD-specific sleep disturbances, current living difficulties, and the number of preimmigration traumatic events directly experienced or witnessed due to the presence of overall PTSD symptomology. Results A total of 53 adults completed the study. PTSD-disturbed sleep was found to be positively associated with overall poor sleep quality (r = 0.42, p < 0.01), PTSD symptomology (r = 0.65, p < 0.01), and current living difficulties (r = 0.37, p < 0.05). The PTSD-related sleep disturbances (B = 0.66, p < 0.01) and postmigration living difficulties (B = 0.44, p < 0.01) were found to be the strongest predictors of PTSD symptoms. Conclusion Disturbed sleep is strongly associated with current stressful experiences and PTSD symptomology among Syrian refugees.

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“…Data suggests that experiences of trauma among refugees are related to adverse sleep health [ 13 ]. This population faces many barriers that are similar to those that are historically marginalized including lack of access to health care specialists, language barriers, and racial bias [ 14 ]. Further, similar to PEH and refugees, incarcerated individuals lack control over their sleep environment, which is often subject to inopportune light exposure and adverse temperatures, which are associated with poor sleep health [ 15 , 16 ].…”

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Sleep health inequities in vulnerable populations: Beyond sleep deserts

Al-Khalil,

Attarian,

Dunietz

et al. 2024

Sleep Medicine: X

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Call to action: Addressing sleep disturbances, a hallmark symptom of PTSD, for refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons

Cited by 6 publications

References 83 publications

Neurotic Disorders in Children and Adults Under Social Stress Neurosis in Kids and Adults

Neurotic Disorders in Children and Adults Under Social Stress Neurosis in Kids and Adults

Relationship between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Sleep Disturbances in Syrian Refugees in the United States

Sleep health inequities in vulnerable populations: Beyond sleep deserts

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