biostudies-literatureUnknown13(1)Hussein MF<h4>Background</h4>Wars profoundly impact mental health with growing long lasting consequences. This study assessed the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and well-being among Sudanese affected by the ongoing conflict, with a specific focus on healthcare workers (HCWs).<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional study was conducted between April 1 and June 30, 2024, using the validated Arabic versions of PTSD Checklist for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) (PCL-5) and the World Health Organization (WHO)-5 Well-Being Index.<h4>Results</h4>A total of 1022 participants were included, and 44% were recruitted through online questionnaire and face-to-face interviews. Their mean age was 31.4 ± 12.5 years, 63.4% were females, 16.3% were HCWs and 83.3% were diBMC psychology181https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11874855biostudies-literatureAssessment of post-traumatic stress disorder and well-being among Sudanese during the ongoing war: a cross-sectional study.PMC11874855Mohamed AOATolba BMohamed YYHussein MFSaleeb MAl-Qahtani FSGebreal AYasin FMOAlawed OAGhazy RMfalseAssessment of post-traumatic stress disorder and well-being among Sudanese during the ongoing war: a cross-sectional study.<h4>Background</h4>Wars profoundly impact mental health with growing long lasting consequences. This study assessed the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and well-being among Sudanese affected by the ongoing conflict, with a specific focus on healthcare workers (HCWs).<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional study was conducted between April 1 and June 30, 2024, using the validated Arabic versions of PTSD Checklist for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) (PCL-5) and the World Health Organization (WHO)-5 Well-Being Index.<h4>Results</h4>A total of 1022 participants were included, and 44% were recruitted through online questionnaire and face-to-face interviews. Their mean age was 31.4 ± 12.5 years, 63.4% were females, 16.3% were HCWs and 83.3% were di2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Mar2025-04-03T23:32:46.991Z2025-04-03T23:32:46.991ZS-EPMC118748554002560610.1186/s40359-025-02542-1