Community-based screening for post-traumatic stress disorder among flood victims – A cross-sectional study from Kerala, India
Geethu Mathew,
Aby D. Varghese,
Jaico Paulose
et al.
Abstract:Background:
Natural disasters like floods have various physical and psychological effects on victims. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that arises as a delayed reaction to extraordinarily threatening or catastrophic situations.
Aim:
The objective was to screen for PTSD and associated factors among victims residing in the flood-affected areas of Kerala, India.
Methodology:
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