Abdel Aziz Mousa Thabet
Biographic Data
| ID | 6464040 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Abdel Aziz Mousa Thabet |
| GIVEN NAMES | Abdel Aziz Mousa |
| FAMILY NAME | Thabet |
| SIGNATURE | THABET A A M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Al-Quds University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4041-1125 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2000 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Nutritional status of Palestinian preschoolers in the Gaza Strip: A cross-sectional study
The authors examined factors associated with nutritional resilience/vulnerability among preschoolers in the Gaza Strip in 2007, where political violence and deprivation are widespread. This cross-sectional study was carried out in 2007 using random sampling of kindergartens in order to select 350 preschoolers. Binary logistic regression was used to compare resilient (adequate nutrition) and vulnerable (stunted) groups with those with moderate nut…
Health-related quality of life of Palestinian preschoolers in the Gaza Strip: A cross-sectional study
HRQOL, including psychosocial health and emotional functioning is often severely impaired among preschoolers in the Gaza Strip. Exposure to both violent and non-violent negative events was associated with HRQOL in preschoolers
Parenting Support and PTSD in Children of a War Zone
Background: The protective role of parenting factors on the mental well-being of children exposed to war trauma remains an under-researched area. Aim: To establish the relationship between perceived positive parenting support and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in children exposed to war trauma. Methods: A random sample of 412 children aged 12—16 years was selected from the Gaza Strip and was assessed using the Gaza Traumatic Event…
Mental Health Problems among Orphanage Children in the Gaza Strip
Lamia Thabet, Abdel Aziz Mousa Thabet, Sajida Abdul Hussein and Panos Vostanis report on a study that aimed to establish the level of emotional problems among 115 children aged 9–16 years (average 13.4), who were living in two orphanages in the Gaza Strip. The children's age of admission to the orphanage (average 8.8 years) was higher than in traditional orphanages in other countries. This was related to the reasons for admission, following their…
Advocating Multi-Disciplinarity in Studying Complex Emergencies: The Limitations of a Psychological Approach to Understanding How Young People Cope With Prolonged Conflict in Gaza
The paper looks at the limitations and strengths of using the A-cope questionnaire for measuring strategies for coping with prolonged conflict by Palestinian young people in Gaza. The scale was administered to young people between the ages of 8 and 17. The results show some gender differences in coping strategies. However, some items on the subscales are not relevant for Muslim societies or societies in situations of prolonged conflict. The autho…
Comorbidity of PTSD and depression among refugee children during war conflict
Background: We examined the prevalence and nature of comorbid post‐traumatic stress reactions and depressive symptoms, and the impact of exposure to traumatic events on both types of psychopathology, among Palestinian children during war conflict in the region. Methods: The 403 children aged 9–15 years, who lived in four refugee camps, were assessed by completing the Gaza Traumatic Events Checklist, the Child Post Traumatic Stress Reaction Index …
Child Mental Health Problems in Arab Children: Application of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
Aim: This study aimed at establishing the mental health profile among 322 Arab children living in the Gaza strip. Method: Children were selected in four age bands, i.e. 3,6,11 and 16 years of age. The relevant forms of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was completed by parents, teachers and 16-year-olds. Results: Factor analyses of the parent-related questionnaires identified similar general factors as in the UK-based studies of …
Mental Health Problems among Orphanage Children in the Gaza Strip
Lamia Thabet, Abdel Aziz Mousa Thabet, Sajida Abdul Hussein and Panos Vostanis report on a study that aimed to establish the level of emotional problems among 115 children aged 9–16 years (average 13.4), who were living in two orphanages in the Gaza Strip. The children's age of admission to the orphanage (average 8.8 years) was higher than in traditional orphanages in other countries. This was related to the reasons for admission, following their…
Child Mental Health Problems in Arab Children: Application of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
Aim: This study aimed at establishing the mental health profile among 322 Arab children living in the Gaza strip. Method: Children were selected in four age bands, i.e. 3,6,11 and 16 years of age. The relevant forms of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was completed by parents, teachers and 16-year-olds. Results: Factor analyses of the parent-related questionnaires identified similar general factors as in the UK-based studies of …
Advocating Multi-Disciplinarity in Studying Complex Emergencies: The Limitations of a Psychological Approach to Understanding How Young People Cope With Prolonged Conflict in Gaza
The paper looks at the limitations and strengths of using the A-cope questionnaire for measuring strategies for coping with prolonged conflict by Palestinian young people in Gaza. The scale was administered to young people between the ages of 8 and 17. The results show some gender differences in coping strategies. However, some items on the subscales are not relevant for Muslim societies or societies in situations of prolonged conflict. The autho…
Comorbidity of PTSD and depression among refugee children during war conflict
Background: We examined the prevalence and nature of comorbid post‐traumatic stress reactions and depressive symptoms, and the impact of exposure to traumatic events on both types of psychopathology, among Palestinian children during war conflict in the region. Methods: The 403 children aged 9–15 years, who lived in four refugee camps, were assessed by completing the Gaza Traumatic Events Checklist, the Child Post Traumatic Stress Reaction Index …
Mental Health Problems among Orphanage Children in the Gaza Strip
Lamia Thabet, Abdel Aziz Mousa Thabet, Sajida Abdul Hussein and Panos Vostanis report on a study that aimed to establish the level of emotional problems among 115 children aged 9–16 years (average 13.4), who were living in two orphanages in the Gaza Strip. The children's age of admission to the orphanage (average 8.8 years) was higher than in traditional orphanages in other countries. This was related to the reasons for admission, following their…
Parenting Support and PTSD in Children of a War Zone
Background: The protective role of parenting factors on the mental well-being of children exposed to war trauma remains an under-researched area. Aim: To establish the relationship between perceived positive parenting support and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in children exposed to war trauma. Methods: A random sample of 412 children aged 12—16 years was selected from the Gaza Strip and was assessed using the Gaza Traumatic Event…
Health-related quality of life of Palestinian preschoolers in the Gaza Strip: A cross-sectional study
HRQOL, including psychosocial health and emotional functioning is often severely impaired among preschoolers in the Gaza Strip. Exposure to both violent and non-violent negative events was associated with HRQOL in preschoolers
Nutritional status of Palestinian preschoolers in the Gaza Strip: A cross-sectional study
The authors examined factors associated with nutritional resilience/vulnerability among preschoolers in the Gaza Strip in 2007, where political violence and deprivation are widespread. This cross-sectional study was carried out in 2007 using random sampling of kindergartens in order to select 350 preschoolers. Binary logistic regression was used to compare resilient (adequate nutrition) and vulnerable (stunted) groups with those with moderate nut…
Migration, Health and Trauma (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Developmental psychology (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations (3 works) · Gaza strip (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works)