Investigation of the relationship between the effects of 2018 economical crisis on substance abuse, psychopathology, trauma and acculturation in the TRNC

Abstract

Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the effects on substance abuse, traumatic stress, psychopatho-logy and culture attitudes of individuals affected by the possible crisis in the TRNC. Methods: The research was conducted in November December 2018 from 1047 people living in the TRNC. The questionnaire was Socio-demographic Information Form, Model Europe Questionnaire, Brief Symptom Inventory, Traumatic Stress Symptom Scale and Culture Attitudes. Results: Individuals who affected from exchange crisis reported that their smoking and alcohol use have been increased and/or started (p [Anadolu Psikiyatri Derg 2019; 20(0.200): 80-83]