Post-traumatic Mental and Physical Consequences of Frontline Reporting in the MENA Region

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dc.contributor.authorChadli, Lakhdar
dc.contributor.authorHaq, Farooq Muhammad
dc.contributor.authorOkasha, Ahmed
dc.contributor.authorAttou, Rafik
dc.date.accessioned2023-02-21T11:35:52Z
dc.date.available2023-02-21T11:35:52Z
dc.date.copyright© 2022
dc.date.issued2022
dc.description.abstractBackground: A current need in journalistic frontline work is to understand the potential psychological and physical traumatic consequences that may result from on-duty appointments. Journalists are active in frontline zones to report on conflicts, crises, and natural disasters. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, reporters are not equipped or trained mentally or emotionally to handle stressful events. Most journalists suffer from certain degrees of post-traumatic mental and physical disorders associated with their frontline duties. Objective: The objective of this exploratory study is to provide comprehensive insights into challenges faced by journalists reporting in conflict zones in the MENA region. Methods: This research study is based on a qualitative research approach where data was collected by directly interviewing eight journalists who have covered frontline conflicts and disasters in the MENA region. The collected qualitative data was analysed by conducting a thematic analysis to appreciate emerging categories. The ontology of critical realism was adopted to recognise the real feelings and experiences of the responding journalists. Results: This original study presents six themes emerging from the data and researcher triangulation. The health and social issues in MENA are found to be most critical for high-risk reporting. Conclusion: Amidst the psychological and physical problems, all journalists did not give up their jobs or ask for privileges. Media houses could consider a more robust training plan based on health and safety to prepare these journalists. © 2022 Chadli et al.
dc.identifier.citationChadli, L., Haq, F. M., Okasha, A., & Attou, R. (2022). Post-traumatic mental and physical consequences of frontline reporting in the MENA region. Open Public Health Journal, 15(1) http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/18749445-v15-e221209-2022-233
dc.identifier.issn18749445
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.2174/18749445-v15-e221209-2022-233
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12519/751
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherBentham Science Publishers
dc.relationAuthors Affiliations : Chadli, L., Department of Media Studies, Canadian University Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Haq, F.M., Department of Media Studies, Canadian University Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Okasha, A., Department of Media Studies, Canadian University Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Attou, R., University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
dc.relation.ispartofseriesOpen Public Health Journal; Volume 15, Issue 1
dc.rightsCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY 4.0)
dc.rights.holderCopyright : © 2022 Chadli et al.
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectConflict reporting
dc.subjectJournalism
dc.subjectMENA region
dc.subjectMental issues
dc.subjectPost-trauma
dc.subjectQualitative research
dc.titlePost-traumatic Mental and Physical Consequences of Frontline Reporting in the MENA Region
dc.typeArticle

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