War-related and minority-related stressors and posttraumatic stress symptoms among Palestinian Arab grandmothers in Israel: a resource-based mediation model - Scorecard - MDSpire

Impact of Conflict and Minority Stressors on Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Palestinian Arab Grandmothers in Israel: A Resource-Based Mediation Approach

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  • Hanan AboJabel

  • Michal Levinsky

  • Malitta Engstrom

  • Miriam Schiff

  • July 21, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Impact of Conflict and Minority Stressors on Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Palestinian Arab Grandmothers in Israel: A Resource-Based Mediation Approach

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionPosttraumatic Stress Symptoms (PTSS)
Key MechanismsMinority-related stressors and resource loss as mediators of PTSS
Target PopulationPalestinian Arab grandmothers in Israel
Care SettingPsychosocial support in conflict-affected communities

Key Highlights

  • Mean PTSS score of 2.27 indicates moderate symptoms.
  • 93.7% of participants reported at least one war-related traumatic event.
  • 34.8% reported experiencing at least one minority-related stressor.
  • Resource loss significantly associated with PTSS variance (22%).
  • Mediation analysis showed minority-related stress impacts PTSS through resource loss.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Assess PTSS in populations exposed to armed conflict and minority stressors.

Management

  • Implement interventions targeting minority-related stress and resource preservation.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regularly evaluate psychological outcomes in grandmothers involved in caregiving.

Risks

  • Increased vulnerability to PTSS due to compounded stressors from conflict and minority status.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Palestinian Arab grandmothers experiencing war-related trauma and minority stress.

Focus on psychosocial resources and support systems.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Utilize culturally sensitive approaches in mental health interventions.
  • Encourage community support networks for grandmothers.

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