Conflict-related and sexual trauma in treatment-seeking Arabic-speaking men: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sexual trauma in the context of conflict and displacement is considered one of the most serious and stigmatising forms of human rights violations. Although it has occurred throughout history, research data on this topic is scarce, especially regarding male survivors and Arabic-speaking countries. In the present study, we examined sexual and conflict-related trauma prevalence rates and those of other trauma types, as well as associations with sociodemographic and psychological characteristics among men from Arabic-speaking countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region seeking treatment via the internet.

Methods

In a cross-sectional and exploratory study design, prevalence rates of different trauma types were examined in a sample of treatment-seeking A

SUBMITTER: Vohringer M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11832944 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature