AIMS This paper is a report of a study of health-related quality of life and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in patients attending an Accident and Emergency department because of psychosocial crises. BACKGROUND Psychosocial crises are commonplace globally, but there is little knowledge about patients attending Accident and Emergency departments because of psychosocial crises. METHOD...

BACKGROUND Health care professionals who are frequently coping with traumatic events have an increased risk of developing a posttraumatic stress disorder. Research among physicians is scarce, and obstetrician-gynecologists may have a higher risk. Work-related traumatic events and posttraumatic stress disorder among obstetricians-gynecologists and the (desired) type of support were studied. ME...

Background: This study investigated the prevalence and correlates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) its risks among military in a low-income country.

survivors of car accidents not only are physically challenged, but also from psychological trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) also suffers. in recent years, ptsd disorder and other psychological reactions is increased after an accident. ptsd is a disorder with special signs after stressful events such as accidents can be seen psychological. ptsd is common responses that peopl...

OBJECTIVES Myocardial infarction (MI) may be experienced as a traumatic event causing acute stress disorder (ASD). This mental disorder has an impact on the daily life of patients and is associated with the development of post-traumatic stress disorder. Trait resilience has been shown to be a protective factor for post-traumatic stress disorder, but its association with ASD in patients with MI ...

BACKGROUND Post-traumatic stress is thought to account for significant disability. It is also known to be highly comorbid with other psychiatric conditions such as depression and alcohol dependence. AIMS To determine the relationship between post-traumatic stress, depression, alcohol dependence and disability. METHOD Seventy armed services personnel were assessed for DSM-IV diagnoses of pos...