Moradi A Author

Research Article

Prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Associated Factors in Children with Experience of Traffic Accident in Tehran

Author(s):

Moradi A, Rahmani K and Garmaroudi G

Introduction: Iran is one of the countries with the highest incidence of accident and mortality associated with road and traffic accidents. Studying the prevalence of acute post- traumatic stress disorder among the victims of traffic accidents, and also the causes and context of this type of disorder, especially in children, can help to clarify most dimensions of psychological complications of these types of accidents in the community.
Method: The current study is a cross-sectional type. The determined sample was divided into classes, based on sex and age groups, by the proportional allocation method. A random selection of samples was made among victims of traffic accidents, who were referred to the hospitals covered by Tehran Unive... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-8947.1000173

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