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ArticleArchives of women's mental health2025

Understanding risk factors for perinatal distress in Syrian refugee mothers: insights from Lebanon.

Nada Alnaji, Bayan Louis, Danstan Bagenda

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Nada AlnajiUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA. alnaji.nada@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0001-6104-1613
Bayan LouisMulti-Aid Programs NGO, Bekaa, Lebanon.
Danstan BagendaUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.

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purposeThe perinatal period is a critical phase in a woman's life, marked by unique mental health challenges. This study focuses on Syrian mothers in Lebanon, a vulnerable population often exposed to displacement and conflict-related stressors. The aim is to identify risk factors for perinatal distress, including symptoms of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), among Syrian mothers within one year of giving birth.

methodsData collection included quantitative assessments using the Refugee Health Screener-13 (RHS-13), and qualitative insights from in-depth interviews. The assessment period was extended to cover the year following childbirth to provide a broader perspective on perinatal distress.

resultsThe study revealed significant risk factors, specifically a history of mental illness and chronic disease. While maternal age and number of children were considered potential risk factors, they were not statistically significant in the quantitativeanalysis but were highlighted in the qualitative interviews.

conclusionsThis research offers valuable insights for healthcare providers, policymakers, and organizations working with Syrian refugee women in Lebanon. Addressing these risk factors can improve mental health outcomes for perinatal women affected by war and displacement, underscoring the need for proactive mental health screening during pregnancy and postpartum.

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AnxietyDepressionMothersRefugeesStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticStress, PsychologicalAdultFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicLebanonPregnancyQualitative ResearchRisk FactorsSyriaYoung AdultMental healthPerinatal distressRefugeesRHS-13

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