Kidnapping-Induced Trauma and secondary stress in armed conflicts: a comparative study among women in hostage families, volunteers, and the General Population

• Main Authors: Shahar Livne (Author), Ilana Feldblum (Author), Sara Kivity (Author), Naama Shamir-Stein (Author), Einat Brand (Author), Shir Cohen (Author), Eran Rotman (Author), Hagai Levine (Author), Mor Saban (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Exposure to armed conflict negatively impacts health. However, there is limited data on secondary stress from ambiguous loss contexts, such as kidnapping. In this study we aimed to quantify changes in modifiable health behaviors and well-being among women in hostage families and...