Coping Strategies of Palestinian Adults Exposed to Home Demolition iCoping Strategies of Palestinian Adults Exposed to Home Demolition in the Gaza Strip the Gaza Strip
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Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are exposed to variety of traumatic events including witnessing killing of friends, bombardment, and home demolition. Previous studies in the area showed that exposure to traumatic events lead to psychological reactions including PTSD, depression, and anxiety [1-4]. Loss of homes due to home demolition leads to reactions in children and adults. Previous study of children lost their homes due to home demolition showed PTSD, anxiety and fear [5].
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