Publications by authors named "Einat Brand"
Article Synopsis
- Exposure to the Israel-Hamas conflict negatively affected the health of women, especially those in hostage families, who reported the worst impacts on both physical and mental health compared to crisis volunteers and the general population.
- A cross-sectional survey of 318 Hebrew-speaking women revealed increased rates of poor physical health, mental health issues, and unhealthy lifestyle choices during the conflict, with hostage families showing the highest levels of distress.
- The findings highlight the urgent need for mental health support, particularly for hostage families, as they reported significant deterioration in well-being and a high demand for assistance during this challenging period.
Background: Conflict profoundly impacts community health and well-being. While post-conflict research exists, little is known about initial effects during active hostilities.
Objective: To assess self-reported changes in health behaviors, distress, and care access within one month of regional warfare onset in a conflict-affected community.