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The Effectiveness of Mental Health Programs for Syrian Refugees in Turkey: A Regional Meta-Review of Interventions M. Agung Rahmadi; Luthfiah Mawar; Zilva Husayri Zulvan; Nafiza Rizky Ramadhani Lubis; Maulidyah Azzahra; Helsa Nasution; Nurzahara Sihombing; Muhammad Wahyudi Berutu; Annisa Ardianti Br Tarigan
Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan dan Gizi Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Januari: Jurnal Imu Kesehatan dan Gizi
Publisher : Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/jig.v4i1.8402

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This meta-review evaluates the effectiveness of diverse mental health programs targeting Syrian refugees in Turkey over the period 2015-2023 through a systematic synthesis of 47 studies involving a total of 12,847 participants. Meta-regression results demonstrate a statistically significant reduction in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms, with a large effect size (d = -0.86, 95% CI [-1.02, -0.70], p < .001), as well as a significant reduction in depressive symptoms (d = -0.72, 95% CI [-0.88, -0.56], p < .001) following intervention. Among the therapeutic approaches examined, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy exhibited the strongest therapeutic effect (β = 0.45, p < .001), followed by Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (β = 0.38, p < .001). Further moderator analysis revealed that group-based interventions were more effective than individual approaches (OR = 1.86, 95% CI [1.42, 2.30]). At the same time, program duration of 12-16 weeks showed a strong correlation with optimal clinical outcomes (r = 0.67, p < .001). These findings extend the results of Acarturk et al. (2022) regarding the effectiveness of CBT and reinforce the argument advanced by Shehadeh et al. (2016) concerning the superiority of group-based approaches, while also indicating a longer optimal intervention duration than previously reported. In contrast to the meta-analysis by Antuña-Camblor & Hernández (2025), which emphasized EMDR, this study identifies CBT as superior to EMDR among Syrian refugees in Turkey. The novelty of this study lies in its comprehensive analysis of program moderator factors and the identification of the most effective intervention duration parameters for the target population.
Modeling orthodox christian theological education in middle eastern conflict zones: a study of epistemological, dogmatic, hermeneutical, and ethical dimensions Murni Kasih Zebua; Rahmadi, M. Agung; Luthfiah Mawar; Nasution, Helsa; Sihombing, Nurzahara
JPGI (Jurnal Penelitian Guru Indonesia) Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): JPGI
Publisher : Indonesian Institute for Counseling, Education and Therapy (IICET)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29210/026806jpgi0005

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This study offers an in-depth examination of the construction of Orthodox Christian theological education in Middle Eastern conflict zones, employing Confirmatory Factor Analysis under a MASEM framework to investigate four central dimensions: patristic epistemology, dogmatic rationality, the hermeneutics of tradition, and ethics. Through a meta-analytic approach that integrates online data from 847 institutional documents and 1,523 virtual respondents across Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, and Iraq from 2018 to 2024, the study identifies a structural model that demonstrates excellent goodness-of-fit indices, with χ²/df = 2.17, CFI = 0.946, TLI = 0.938, RMSEA = 0.054, and SRMR = 0.041. Patristic epistemology exhibits the highest loading factor (λ = 0.89, CR = 12.45, p < 0.001), with a substantial influence on academic resilience (β = 0.76, p < 0.001). In contrast, dogmatic rationality significantly strengthens theological identity stability (β = 0.68, p < 0.001). The hermeneutics of tradition reinforce communal cohesion (β = 0.71, p < 0.001), and ethics function as a significant mediator between theological constructs and altruistic behaviour in conflict zones (β = 0.63, p < 0.001). These findings extend the works of Makrides (2009), Iran (2020), and Papanikolaou (2012) by integrating psychological dimensions of education into Orthodox theology, while simultaneously generating a new empirical model that aligns patristic tradition with adaptive responses to collective trauma, resulting in an innovative theoretical framework for Orthodox theological education in conflict areas that balances doctrinal steadfastness with contextual elasticity.
Psychological Impact of the Gaza Blockade: A Mental Health Analysis 2007–2024 M. Agung Rahmadi; Luthfiah Mawar; Nabila Salsa Amri; Syifa Putri Ramlan; Rifqi Riyadhul Jinan; Helsa Nasution; Nurzahara Sihombing; Annisa Br Bangun; Nafiza Rizky Ramadhani Lubis
Jurnal Siti Rufaidah Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Siti Rufaidah
Publisher : PPNI UNIMMAN

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57214/jasira.v4i1.302

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This meta-analysis systematically examines the psychological effects of the Gaza blockade on the mental health of affected populations, synthesizing data from 47 studies with 31,842 participants published between 2007 and 2024. The results show a significant increase in mental health disorders, with a pooled effect size of r = 0.73 (95% CI [0.68, 0.78]). PTSD was the most prevalent at 73.2%, followed by depression at 68.7%, and anxiety at 65.4%, highlighting the severe psychological impact. Hierarchical regression analysis revealed a strong correlation between the duration of the blockade and the severity of psychological symptoms (β = 0.68, p < .001). Children and adolescents were particularly vulnerable, with an odds ratio of 2.84 for developing complex trauma. Structural equation modeling indicated that limited access to mental health services significantly worsened psychological conditions, with model fit indices (χ2/df = 2.34, CFI = 0.96, RMSEA = 0.058). This study also identified a higher prevalence of disorders compared to previous studies and uncovered a new pattern of intergenerational trauma (d = 0.82). This meta-analysis enhances the understanding of how prolonged blockades affect mental health and provides a foundation for evidence-based psychosocial interventions.
Resilience of Palestinian Children in the West Bank: A Systematic Review of School-Based Programs Helsa Nasution; Luthfiah Mawar; M. Agung Rahmadi; Olivia Putri Natasya; Maya Dwi Harianti; Icha Putri Padilah; Nurzahara Sihombing; Naysila Prasetio; Nafiza Rizky Ramadhani Lubis
Jurnal Siti Rufaidah Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Siti Rufaidah
Publisher : PPNI UNIMMAN

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57214/jasira.v4i1.303

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This study systematically analyzes the effectiveness of school-based resilience programs designed for Palestinian children in the West Bank through a systematic review of 47 programs implemented over the period 2010–2023. The meta-analysis encompasses 12,847 participants aged 6–18 years from 89 schools and demonstrates a significant increase in resilience scores with a large effect size (d = 0.76, p < .001), accompanied by a substantial reduction in psychological trauma symptoms (r = -0.64, p < .001) and marked improvements in academic functioning (β = 0.58, p < .01). Programs integrating mindfulness approaches and psychosocial support exhibited the strongest effects (η² = 0.42), followed by expressive arts interventions (η² = 0.38) and play therapy (η² = 0.35), collectively underscoring the critical importance of non-conventional approaches in contexts of protracted conflict. Multilevel regression analysis revealed that a minimum program duration of 12 weeks and the level of family engagement contributed significantly to enhanced intervention effectiveness (R² = 0.67, p < .001). These findings extend the results of Qouta (2020) and Jabr et al. (2013) on child resilience in conflict zones, while offering an original contribution through the identification of specific program components most responsive to the Palestinian context. In particular, the integration of local cultural elements and the strengthening of collective identity were shown to increase program effectiveness by up to 43% compared with universal approaches, a pattern that has not been systematically documented in the previous literature.
Nosocomial Disease Risk Management Through the Opti-mization of Mental Health and Learning Capacity among Health Education Students Agustina Bangun; Luthfiah Mawar; M. Agung Rahmadi; Helsa Nasution; Nurzahara Sihombing; Sarah Milah Ulfa Tanjung
International Journal of Health and Social Behavior Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): February: International Journal of Health and Social Behavior
Publisher : Asosiasi Riset Ilmu Kesehatan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62951/ijhsb.v3i1.605

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This meta-analytic study aims to comprehensively examine the relationship between mental health, learning capacity among health education students, and competencies in nosocomial disease risk management through cross-contextual empirical synthesis. An analysis of 47 studies involving 12,847 participants from 15 countries demonstrates a strong, statistically significant association between students' mental health and competencies in nosocomial infection prevention, as reflected by a correlation coefficient of r=0.68 (p<0.001) and a 95% confidence interval of 0.61-0.74. Students with high mental health scores (M=78.4; SD=8.2) exhibited substantially superior understanding of infection prevention protocols, namely 43% higher than the control group (M=54.7; SD=12.1; t(846)=18.42; p<0.001; d=2.31). Structural equation modeling confirmed learning capacity as a significant partial mediator (β=0.52; p<0.001), with an indirect effect reaching 35.4% and a 95% CI range of 28.6-42.1%. Mindfulness-based psychoeducational interventions were shown to enhance nosocomial risk identification abilities by 38.7% (F(2,564)=42.18; p<0.001; η²=0.41) while reducing clinical anxiety by 31.2% (t(382)=9.84; p<0.001). These findings extend the frameworks proposed by Song (2024) and Schutte et al. (2025), which primarily emphasize cognitive aspects, by demonstrating that the integration of psychological dimensions yields a multidimensional predictive model explaining 64.3% of the variance in risk management competence (R²=0.643; F(5,841)=304.76; p<0.001), surpassing conventional models that account for only 38-45% of the variance.