Nutritional status of Palestinian preschoolers in the Gaza Strip: a cross-sectional study

Massad, Salwa; Nieto, F. Javier; Palta, Mari; Smith, Maureen; Clark, Robert C.; Thabet, Abdel Aziz Mousa

doi:10.1186/1471-2458-12-27

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“…In a study of nearly 2000 14-17-year-olds in the West Bank and Gaza, children with greater exposure to conflict-related violence had greater post-traumatic distress and more somatic complaints, with girls having more somatic complaints than boys (9). In a study in Gaza that used ratings from parents and teachers of 350 kindergarten students, psychological resilience was negatively associated with exposure to traumatic events (10).…”

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Exposure to violence and its relationship to mental health among young people in Palestine

Wagner

Glick

Khammash³

et al. 2020

East Mediterr Health J

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Background: Exposure to violence is a significant risk factor for the development of psychopathology in young people. Research on the mental health consequences of violence exposure in youth has focused mostly on post-traumatic stress disorder, however, the association with depression and anxiety has also been established. As a result of the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict, young Palestinians are vulnerable to exposure to various types of violence. Aims: We examined psychiatric symptomatology and its relationship to direct and indirect forms of violence exposure. Methods: A representative household survey of 2481 Palestinian youth was conducted in 2014. Self-report measures included psychiatric symptomatology (global distress, depression, anxiety) and violence exposure (personal victimization, witnessed, vicariously heard about). Results: The proportion of elevated symptoms of global distress (46%), depression (55%), and (37%) anxiety was high; 47% had been a personal victim, 71% had witnessed violence, and 69% had heard about violence experienced by someone close to them. In logistic regression analysis, controlling for other bivariate correlates, exposure to any violence event, as well as any of the 3 types of violence exposure, were independently associated with each of the 3 measures of elevated psychiatric symptomatology. Females were 4 times more likely to report elevated psychopathology, despite being less likely to experience each type of violence. Conclusions: These findings suggest the need for services that cater to the mental health needs of youth in settings of high violence exposure, and that gender-specific strategies may be useful.

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Exposure to violence and its relationship to mental health among young people in Palestine

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Glick

Khammash³

et al. 2020

East Mediterr Health J

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“…Moreover, a recent study estimated 64% of new infections in fishing communities are attributed to alcohol consumption (Kiwanuka et al, 2017). In a study with Ugandan fisherfolk, nearly 70% of fishermen were classified as “hazardous” drinkers (Tumwesigye et al, 2012) – a pattern of alcohol consumption that increases the risk of harmful consequences for the user and others (Babor, Higgins-Biddle, Saunders, & Monteiro, 2001), and is associated with sub-optimal treatment adherence (Kader et al, 2015). Given the heavy burden of HIV/AIDS in this setting, the Ugandan government has prioritized the scale up of HIV treatment with fisherfolk, resulting in a growing number of fisherfolk in HIV care (Uganda Ministry of Health, 2016).…”

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“…These data could inform the development of integrated HIV-alcohol reduction interventions, and subsequent policy improvements, tailored to this population. Although prior research has explored drinking motivation and behavior among the general population of Ugandan fisherfolk (e.g., Sileo, Kintu, Chanes-Mora, & Kiene, 2016; Tumwesigye et al, 2012), no studies exist with this aim among fisherfolk living with HIV.…”

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A qualitative study on alcohol consumption and HIV treatment adherence among men living with HIV in Ugandan fishing communities

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Ugandan fishing communities are dually burdened with high rates of HIV and alcohol use. This qualitative study explores context and motivation of alcohol consumption, and alcohol’s effect on antiretroviral treatment (ART) adherence, among male fisherfolk living with HIV in Wakiso District, Uganda. We conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with 30 men in HIV care and on ART, and used a thematic analysis approach for analysis. Alcohol use was identified as a major barrier to ART adherence through cognitive impairment and the intentional skipping of doses when drinking. Men reportedly reduced their drinking since HIV diagnosis – motivated by counseling received from providers and a newfound desire to live a healthy lifestyle. However, social, occupational, and stress-related influences that make alcohol reduction difficult were identified. Our findings suggest alcohol use may pose a challenge to ART adherence for fishermen living with HIV – and has implications for the tailoring of screening and brief intervention for alcohol reduction in HIV care for this population.

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“…Children are subjects of Israeli detention by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), often without any formal charge, and are kept away from their families and exposed to interrogation techniques defined as torture by UN declarations. From 2007-2011 and 450 children were in detention each month (DC International/Palestine, 2011;Massad et al, 2012;Neria, Besser, Baker (1991) found correlations between the symptoms and environmental stress and violence exposure under the occupation, suggesting that events related to the occupation are relevant determinants of mental health.…”

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HEALTH UNDER OCCUPATION Counter Strategies and Resistance Tactics of Palestinians and the Health System in the State of Palestine

Andersson¹

2019

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The impact of occupation on health and access to health care is a significant issue for the state, health sector and citizens of Palestine, who struggle with difficulties related to an enduring sociopolitical stalemate. The study presents narratives from the field, conceptually exploring if and how occupation affects health and access to health care and how the situation is tackled by Palestinians in general and by health system actors specifically. A grounded theory approach analyzing in-depth interviews with health staff and field memos was used, with semi-quantification of emerging concepts through surveys of Hebron students that assessed health-related quality of life and health literacy with psychometric instruments (SF36 and GSE) and assumed health determinants. One key theme in the data analysis was isolation as a result of multiple barriers, including the wall and checkpoints, imprisonment and violence, which have an impact on determinants of health and quality of life in Palestine. In the survey 54% (n=90) were affected by such factors of occupation. Barriers affect access to health care, especially in rural areas. Mentally and materially breaking free from barriers of occupation seems to be a common task in all levels of Palestinian society. Achieving this goal requires different counter strategies and tactics. Presently, Palestine depends on ad hoc coping strategies, including the use of mobile clinics. Other ways to cope emerged in the data as well. Results from this mixed-methods study suggest that isolation is a main concern for Palestinians, resulting from barriers in policies of occupation that affect health and access to health care. Another concept emerging from the analysis was tactics and strategies against occupation in society.

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Nutritional status of Palestinian preschoolers in the Gaza Strip: a cross-sectional study

Cited by 18 publications

References 59 publications

Exposure to violence and its relationship to mental health among young people in Palestine

Exposure to violence and its relationship to mental health among young people in Palestine

A qualitative study on alcohol consumption and HIV treatment adherence among men living with HIV in Ugandan fishing communities

HEALTH UNDER OCCUPATION Counter Strategies and Resistance Tactics of Palestinians and the Health System in the State of Palestine

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