The psychological impact on women who lost their husbands in the war of ISIS in the city of Karbala

Abstract

Background: Armed conflicts and terrorist violence have long-lasting psychological and social 
consequences that extend far beyond the battlefield. The study aimed to find out relationship between 
the psychological impact and sociodemographic data among women who lost their husbands in the 
war of ISIS in the city of Karbala.  
Methods: (A descriptive-correlational) study design was used to describe the variables and the 
relationships that occur among them in this study. This design was carried out in order to achieve the 
aims of the present study by using the psychological impact on women who lost their husbands in the 
war of ISIS in the city of Karbala from period 10th March to 10th April 2021. Convenience sampling 
(non-probability) of (50) women who lost their husbands in the war of ISIS in the Department of 
Social Welfare for Women in the Karbala Department. Data was collected by interviewing every 
woman individually to assess the psychological impact on women who lost their husbands in the war 
of ISIS in the city of Karbala, the average time taken for completing each form was around 15-20 
minutes. The purpose of the study was explained to all participants and were asked for voluntary 
participation. 
Results: The table display the psychological stats. The Results display the psychological stats. 
Regarding to depression shows that (34.0%) of the sample have sever level of depression, while (24%) 
of them have moderate level of anxiety and (28%) of them have sever level of Stress. 
Conclusion and Recommendations: The majority of nurses participating in the study were affected 
by the psychological state of both depression, anxiety and stress. There is a high significant 
relationship between psychological Impact (depression, anxiety and stress) and the most socio
demographic data. It's necessary to let this huge class of people go out from their houses and support 
them financially by lending then loans or small amount of grants to make jobs.