Table 2 Comparison of mental health outcomes and status among general population, volunteers, and hostage families: pre-war and during-war perspectives

Mental Health Status – Before War (Fair/Poor) (n(%))

7 (19.7)

0 (0)

0.027

Mental Health Status – during War (Fair/Poor) (n(%))

28 (69.7)_a

22 (67.3)_a

0.001

Deteriorated Mental Health Status³ (n(%))

32 (80.9)_a

32 (96.1)_a

< 0.001

Constant/Frequent Emotional Problems (n(%))

31 (77.7)_a

25 (75)_a

< 0.001

Seeking Psychological Assistance (n(%))

11 (27.1)

28 (83.6)_ab

< 0.001

Using Medications for Depression/ Anxiety – Before War (n(%))

10 (25.6)

3 (7.7)

0.109

Using Medications for Depression/ Anxiety – during War (n(%))

10 (26.4)

7 (19.3)

0.158

Taking Prescription Sleeping Pills – Before War (n(%))

3 (7.3)

0 (0)

0.326

Taking Prescription Sleeping Pills – during War (n(%))

8 (20.5)

7 (21.2)

0.058