Gender differences in post-traumatic symptomatology among refugees: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: Armed conflicts and persecution force millions of people to flee their countries, exposing them to severe pre-, peri-, and post-migration stressors that can negatively affect mental health. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression are common among forcibly displaced populations, and evidence suggests that gender may influence these outcomes.Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis examined gender differences in mental health among refugees displaced by armed conflict, focusing on: (1) the odds and frequency of individuals presenting post-traumatic symptoms, (2) common comorbid conditions such as anxiety and depression, and (3) gender-based differences in exposure to traumatic events.Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, we s

SUBMITTER: Aragones S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12777806 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature