2026-10-30T01:49:42Zhttps://bayburt-rdlopen.rawdatalibrary.net/oai/requestoai:bayburt-rdlopen.rawdatalibrary.net:bayburt/113672026-10-29T19:41:31Zopenairecom_bayburt_10000col_bayburt_10001com_bayburt_10007col_bayburt_10227col_bayburt_10225Evaluation of post-traumatic stress disorder and food insecurity in earthquake survivorsKöktürk, Seda NurEsgin, ÖzgeBulbul, Ali SavasSahin, EnginEarthquakeFood InsecurityNutritional HealthPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Psychological ImpactAim: This study aimed to investigate the psychological difficulties and challenges related to food insecurity following the earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş province on February 6, 2023, particularly examining the relationship between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and food insecurity among survivors. Subjects and methods: The research included 504 adults (71.4% female). The study assessed the subcomponents of food insecurity and measured PTSD levels among participants. It also evaluated the prevalence of Gastrointestinal System (GIS) issues and appetite loss. Results: Individuals facing food insecurity exhibited higher median PTSD scores compared to those not experiencing food insecurity. A significant majority of individuals with PTSD (90.2%) also encountered GIS issues, with a notable prevalence of appetite loss. GIS problems were common among those experiencing food insecurity. Conclusion: Many disaster victims endure both food insecurity and PTSD, negatively impacting their dietary habits and health. Providing clean, dependable, and nutritious food post-disaster can reduce health risks. Psychological support and therapy for PTSD can aid recovery. More detailed studies on nutritional status are needed for deeper insights.Springer Nature2026Articlehttps://rdlopen.rawdatalibrary.net/r/bayburt/11367https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-025-02423-22198-1833enJournal of Public Health (Germany)info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessinfo:eu-repo/semantics/articlehttps://bayburt-rdlopen.rawdatalibrary.net/tr/items/bayburt/11367