Publications by authors named "Suha Al-Habahbeh"
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- The study investigated PTSD and depression symptoms in newly diagnosed people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) compared to healthy individuals during the October 7th war in Gaza, involving 63 PwMS and 79 control participants.
- There was no significant difference in PTSD and depression scores between the two groups, but PwMS who experienced relapses faced higher risks for severe symptoms.
- The research highlights the importance of mental health studies in PwMS during crises, indicating a need for larger follow-up studies in developing countries.
Objective: Clinicians have noted that the ongoing war on Gaza has had a psychological impact on people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) whose mental health is particularly vulnerable during stressful times such as these. The present study sought to examine the prevalence and correlates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms among PwMS in Jordan during the Gaza war outbreak.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving 171 patients (PwMS) out of 372 patients approached (46% response rate) who were being seen in the MS unit at Al Bashir Hospital, Ammann, Jordan.
: The relationship between adult ADHD symptoms in People with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) is understudied. This study aimed to answer two questions: are PwMS more likely to experience higher ADHD symptoms versus healthy subjects? And what are the correlates of severe ADHD symptoms in PwMS? : This study followed a cross-sectional design with predefined inclusion criteria. The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale-V1.
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