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Reconstruction Strategies for Mental Health Services in Post-Conflict Middle Eastern Regions: (A Policy Synthesis) Helsa Nasution; M. Agung Rahmadi; Nazwa Aqela Saragih; Isnaini Fajarwati; Riska Wahyuni Hasibuan; Luthfiah Mawar; Nurzahara Sihombing; Annisa Ardianti Br Tarigan
Jurnal Ventilator Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): Jurnal Ventilator
Publisher : Stikes Kesdam IV/Diponegoro Semarang, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59680/ventilator.v3i4.2129

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This study presents a comprehensive analysis of reconstruction strategies for mental health services in post-conflict regions of the Middle East, based on a meta-synthesis of 87 policies and intervention programs issued between 2010 and 2023. The findings indicate that 73.4 percent of initiatives did not meet their intended targets due to infrastructural limitations, resulting in a service dropout rate of 62.8 percent. The implementation of the Stepped Care Model shows a 47.2 percent improvement in service access (p = 0.001), while the integration of mental health services into primary health care systems increases overall coverage by 56.3 percent (p = 0.001). Task shifting to community health workers enhances efficiency by 38.9 percent (p = 0.01) with a cost-effectiveness ratio of 1 to 2.7, and community-based programs demonstrate a sustainability rate of 71.2 percent compared to 43.5 percent in conventional approaches. These findings build upon the work of Hamamra et al. (2025) and Werner et al. (2023) on post-conflict mental health interventions and show that hybrid models combining formal and informal structures yield better performance, with an effect size (Cohen's d) of 0.82. The main contribution of this study lies in identifying adaptive implementation patterns that align with resource limitations, socio-cultural dynamics, and systemic reconstruction needs in post-conflict settings.
Effectiveness of Digital Mental Health Intervention in Middle Eastern Conflict Zones: (A Technology-Based Meta-analysis) Nurzahara Sihombing; M. Agung Rahmadi; Sarah Atikah; Nanda Liana Lubis; Lisa Maharani Rizki; Helsa Nasution; Luthfiah Mawar; Rasil Hakim Hasibuan
Jurnal Medika Nusantara Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Medika Nusantara
Publisher : Stikes Kesdam IV/Diponegoro Semarang, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59680/medika.v4i1.2180

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This meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness of digital mental health interventions in post-conflict regions of the Middle East by synthesizing findings from 47 studies (N = 8,427) published between 2015 and 2024. Using a random-effects model, the results demonstrate that digital interventions consistently produce significant reductions in symptoms of PTSD (g = 0.82, 95% CI [0.74, 0.90], p < .001), depression (g = 0.76, 95% CI [0.68, 0.84], p < .001), and anxiety (g = 0.71, 95% CI [0.63, 0.79], p < .001). Moderator analyses show that mobile application–based interventions (g = 0.88) outperform web-based platforms (g = 0.69). The optimal duration falls within the 8 to 12 week range (g = 0.85) with a retention rate of 76.4 percent. These findings confirm Maalouf et al.'s (2019) argument about the accessibility of digital technologies in conflict settings, yet indicate stronger effects for mobile interventions than those reported by Kamali et al. (2020). In contrast to the meta-analysis by Al Dweik et al. (2024), which examined general interventions, this study identifies the specific effectiveness of artificial intelligence–driven personalized treatment (g = 0.91) and encrypted peer-to-peer support (g = 0.87). The results reinforce that digital interventions can serve as a strategic alternative when conventional mental health services are difficult to access.