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Gizem Kerimoğlu Yıldız1, Rukiye Turk Delibalta2
1Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Hatay, Turkey.
Mothers in Turkey experienced high Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after the 2023 earthquakes. However, spiritual well-being was a significant predictor of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG), indicating resilience.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Trauma Studies
- Sociology
Background:
- The 2023 Turkey earthquakes caused widespread trauma.
- Maternal mental health is crucial for family well-being post-disaster.
- Understanding factors influencing resilience is vital for support.
Purpose of the Study:
- Assess Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) prevalence in mothers affected by the 2023 Turkey earthquakes.
- Investigate the influence of spiritual well-being on Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) in this population.
- Identify predictors of PTG among earthquake-affected mothers.
Main Methods:
- Voluntary online participation via social media (October-December 2023).
- Utilized Mother Information Form, PTSD Control List, PTG Scale, and Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS).
- Sample size: 303 mothers.
Main Results:
- High PTSD prevalence: Mean score 49.35 (SD: 19.76), with 83.5% experiencing severe anxiety.
- A weak, positive correlation found between PTSD and PTG (r=0.282, P=0.000).
- Spiritual well-being significantly predicted PTG (F=43.944, P=0.000), explaining 12.7% of variance.
Conclusions:
- Mothers exhibited high PTSD levels 9 months post-earthquake.
- Despite high PTSD, a positive relationship with PTG suggests developing strength.
- Maternal spiritual well-being is a key predictor of Post-Traumatic Growth.
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