Assessment of psychological aspects of Iraqi repatriated prisoners of Iraq-Iran war

ABSTRACT

A descriptive study was carried out from November 2nd, 2004 through April 28th, 2005. to assess the psychological aspects of Iraqi repatriated prisoners of Iraq-Iran war and relationship with some variables. A non-probability accidental [convenience] sample of 540 repatriates who were visiting Ministry of human rights, Ministry of defense, and Ministry of Health from January 15th and April 28th, 2005. A questionnaire was constructed for the purpose of this study, which consisted of the three major parts with 48 items. Reliability and validity of the questionnaire had been determined through a pilot study. Data were collected using the constructed questionnaire and the process of the interview as means for data collection. Data were analyzed through the application of descriptive statistical analysis which are; percents, frequencies, mean, and inferential statistic analysis Pearson correlation coefficient. The study referred that the majority of Iraqi repatriated prisoners of war are inflicted with psychological disturbances in different levels. The findings of the study also indicate that there is a high significant relationship between psychological aspects relative to; duration of captivity, level of education, and date of repatriation. The study recommended that it is important and necessary to construct programs of psychological rehabilitation for those repatriates