Determinants of Mental Disorders in Syrian Refugees in Turkey Versus Internally Displaced Persons in Syria.

Objectives: To compare frequencies of some mental health disorders between Syrian refugees living in Turkey and internally displaced persons in Syria, and to identify factors associated with posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder.

Methods: We carried out a field survey in May 2017 among 540 internally displaced persons in Syria and refugees in Turkey.

Results: The study revealed that mental disorders were highly prevalent in both populations.