Medical Utilization in Israel During Second Intifada

• Conditions: Anxiety; Depression; Stress

• Registration Number: NCT00350675
• Lead Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center

Brief Summary

In this ecological study we examine the impact of stress from repeated terrorist attacks during the second initifada on medical utilization by the Israeli population. We hypothesize that in weeks following serious terror attacks there will be an increase in prescriptions for psychiatric medications and an increased number of unexplained somatic complaints. We will also examine associations with overall medical utlization. We will consider age, gender and effects of geographic poximity to location of attacks.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2006-07
• Study Start: 2006-07
• Study First Submitted: 2006-07-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2006-07-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2006-07-09
• Study First Posted: 2006-07-11
• Last Update Posted: 2006-07-11

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Ecological study We will examine patterns of visits and prescirptions for all participants in two large health provider institutions in Israel.

Exclusion Criteria

None - ecological study

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified