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- Al Haouz earthquake (Morocco, 2023) : analysis of the long-term psychological impact and coping strategies among residents of the region according to their environment and experiencePublication . Touhami, Hiba; Reis, Marta SofiaThe present study examined the long-term psychological consequences of the Al Haouz earthquake (September 8, 2023) by assessing the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the coping strategies adopted by affected populations. Using a mixed-methods design, data were collected from 394 participants through a structured questionnaire—including the PCL-5—and from 20 semi-structured interviews conducted in highly exposed rural areas. Quantitative analyses indicated that 35.3% of participants met criteria for probable PTSD. Higher symptom severity was observed among women, rural residents, individuals with low educational attainment, and those who experienced major material damage or bereavement. Problem-focused and positive spiritual/religious coping strategies were associated with lower PTSD symptoms, whereas avoidance and dysfunctional strategies were linked to elevated distress. Qualitative findings highlighted the roles of spiritual meaning-making, community solidarity, and shifting life priorities in supporting resilience, while structural inequalities and limited access to mental health services contributed to ongoing psychological vulnerability. Taken together, the results underscore the need for culturally grounded, community-based psychosocial interventions that integrate local cultural and spiritual resources. This study provides one of the first systematic examinations of post-disaster mental health in the Al Haouz region and contributes to a broader understanding of trauma recovery in low-resource and culturally diverse contexts.