As disasters become increasingly prevalent, and reported on, a wealth of literature on post-
disaster mental health has been published. Most published evidence focuses on symptoms …

This is a review of the relevant empirical literature concerning the DSM‐IV‐TR diagnostic
criteria for PTSD. Most of this work has focused on Criteria A1 and A2, the two components …

Coping with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a significant risk factor for the
psychological distress of health workers. Hence, this study explores the relationship …

BackgroundDisasters are traumatic events that may result in a wide range of mental and
physical health consequences. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is probably the most …

Traumatic experiences are relatively common. More than two thirds of persons in the
general population may experience a significant traumatic event at some point in their lives …

One of the most consistent findings in the epidemiology of posttraumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) is the higher risk of this disorder in women. Explanations reviewed within a …

Unexpected extreme sudden traumatic stressor may cause POST-TRAUMATIC stress
disorder (PTSD). Important traumatic events include war, violent personal assault (eg …

Background When disasters occur, there are many different occupational groups involved in
rescue, recovery and support efforts. This study aimed to conduct a systematic literature …

First responders are generally considered to be at greater risk for full or partial posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD) than most other occupations because their duties routinely entail …

Objective: This study compared the prevalence and risk factors of current probable
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) across different occupations involved in …