Trauma, displacement, and sleep disturbances among Palestinian displaced women and children in the Gaza Strip
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6429976 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Bilal Hamamra (0000-0003-4375-0293, An-Najah National University, corresponding author), Fayez Mahmid (0000-0001-8050-4783, An-Najah National University), Dana Bdier (0000-0002-6332-4753, An-Najah National University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 503-516 |
| Publication date | 2025-09-13 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2042-8650 • E-ISSN: 1747-9894 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/ijmhsc-11-2024-0112 |
| OpenAlex | W4414599144 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 46 |
Purpose This study aims to explore the effect of ongoing traumatic experiences and displacement on sleep disturbance in war-affected populations, focusing on displaced women and children in Gaza during the genocide. Design/methodology/approach The study used semi-structured interviews with 30 Palestinian refugee women in the city of Rafah, who were recruited through purposive snowball sampling. Findings The study highlights how the ongoing hyperarousal caused by war–trauma-disrupted sleep, worsening post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and emotional dysregulation. Displacement introduces additional stress, making recovery even more difficult. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this research is the first to examine the effects of war-related trauma and displacement experiences on sleep disturbances among Gaza-displaced women and children. The study emphasizes the necessity for mental health and health-care interventions to address the challenging conditions and prolonged trauma within the Palestinian context
Anxiety · Displaced person · Displacement (psychology · Gaza strip · Internally displaced person · Mental health · Psychological intervention · Refugee · Sleep (system call · Education and experiences of immigrants and refugees · Health and Conflict Studies · Migration, Health and Trauma
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |