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September 27, 2025

Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms and Quality of Life Among West Bank Nursing Students Following the October 7th Gaza War: A Cross-Sectional Study.

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NANesreen AlqaissiNANesreen AlqaissiYJYousef Jaradat

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Overview

Cross-sectional study reveals high post-traumatic stress symptoms and reduced quality of life in nursing students, indicating urgent mental health needs.

Key Points

  • West Bank nursing students experienced significant levels of post-traumatic stress symptoms following the Gaza war, affecting their overall quality of life.
  • The study found a total PTSS score of 5.41 among students, indicating notable psychological distress linked to academic pressures and conflict exposure.
  • About 49.2% of students reported exposure to checkpoint violence, which correlated with higher PTSS scores and lower quality of life, emphasizing the impact of conflict.
  • Findings underscore the urgent need for mental health interventions and academic accommodations for students in conflict-affected areas.

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Alqaissi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7cc66eebfec0fc5238993https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608251381664
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