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Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to identify risk factors of PTSD in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). Main Outcome Measures: PTSD and social support were assessed by using the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire (R. F. Mollica et al., 1992) and the Crisis Support Scale (S. Joseph, W. Yule, R. Williams, & B. Andrews, 1993). Participants: One hundred sixty-eight persons with SCI, who were an average of 14 years after injury, filled in the questionnaire. Results: The prevalence of PTSD was 7.1%. Risk factors for PTSD included complete injury, being single, and low level of social support. Conclusions: The prevalence of PTSD after SCI is similar to that in the general population. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
