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Dalia Al-Hourani1, Mahmoud Al-Wriekat2, Rocío Llamas-Ramos3,4
1Ph.D. Program in Health, Disability, Dependency, and Wellbeing, Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Universidad de Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain.
Syrian refugees in Jordan experience higher depression and anxiety than those in Spain due to difficult conditions. Targeted mental health support is crucial for vulnerable populations facing socioeconomic and legal challenges.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Research
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Refugees endure significant trauma, impacting psychological well-being.
- Syrian refugees in Jordan face harsher conditions than in Spain, potentially increasing mental health issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare psychological symptoms in Syrian refugees in Jordan and Spain.
- To identify factors influencing mental health disparities among refugee populations.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional correlational study with 200 Syrian refugees.
- Utilized the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) for symptom measurement.
- Recruited participants from camps, residences, and refugee centers.
Main Results:
- High prevalence of stress (55.5%), anxiety (63.5%), and depression (68.5%) reported.
- Females, unemployed, and low-income individuals showed higher stress and depression.
- Refugees in Jordan reported significantly higher depression and anxiety than those in Spain.
Conclusions:
- Syrian refugees, especially in Jordan, bear a substantial psychological burden.
- Age, gender, income, and education are key factors associated with mental health outcomes.
- Targeted interventions and improved access to support services are essential for refugee well-being.
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