Publications by authors named "Zimna Thaufeeg"
Background: On 15 March 2019, a white supremacist gunman sequentially attacked two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, killing 51 people aged from 3 to 77 years and bullet-injuring 40 more. Approximately 250 people survived the atrocity, and many more family and community members have been directly or indirectly affected.
Aim: To develop an understanding of the personal experiences of some of those affected, including effects on daily life and well-being, in the 18-30 months following the attacks.
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the psychological effects of the Christchurch mosque attacks on the Muslim community, revealing significant distress, with 38% of participants experiencing moderate to severe psychological issues and high rates of PTSD and depression symptoms.
- - 189 participants from diverse backgrounds took part in the study, where their proximity to the attacks and personal experiences were assessed through interviews and self-report measures.
- - The findings underscore the community's complex trauma response, emphasizing the role of social support and faith in fostering resilience and recovery amidst high morbidity levels.