A Scoping Review on the Prevalence and Determinants of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among Military Personnel and Firefighters: Implications for Public Policy and Practice.

Gloria Obuobi-DonkorFolajinmi OluwasinaNnamdi NkireVincent Israel Opoku Agyapong

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2022)

This information is vital for developing and implementing prevention and intervention strategies for PTSD in military personnel and firefighters. Recognizing and addressing factors that predict PTSD will help to improve mental wellbeing and increase productivity. More peer-reviewed studies are needed on the prevalence of PTSD amongst these cohorts.

Keyphrases

posttraumatic stress disorder
healthcare
social support
mental health
risk factors
randomized controlled trial
quality improvement
primary care
public health
climate change
depressive symptoms
emergency department