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PREVALENCE OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS SYMPTOMS AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN BAGHDAD
*Dina Alaa Mohammed Jawad and Lujain Anwar Alkhazrajy
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Background: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a significant mental health issue among adolescents, particularly in regions affected by ongoing conflict and social instability. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of PTSD symptoms among secondary school adolescents in Baghdad, and to find out if there is any association between demographic factors and PTSD symptoms. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional study with a convenient sample of 1000 students from public secondary schools in Baghdad was conducted along six months’ duration. Data were collected using the Post traumatic scale for children and adolescents to assess PTSD symptoms Results: The prevalence of PTSD symptoms was 59.3%, witnessing community violence (35%), experiencing serious accidents (28%), and the sudden or violent death of a loved one (31%) were most common causes. Conclusions: Adolescents in Baghdad are at high risk for PTSD Factors such as age, gender and residence play significant roles in PTSD prevalence.
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