Prevalence and determinants of post-traumatic stress disorder five months after the 2019 huge flooding in Iran.
Amir ShabaniMaryam RasoulianMorteza NaserbakhtMitra Hakim ShooshtariAhmad HajebiAmir TiyuriSeyed Abbas MotevalianPublished in: BMC public health (2024)
Results show a notable prevalence of PTSD, especially in Lorestan province, among adults affected by floods. Determinants of PTSD include unemployment, lower education, psychiatric history, extensive property damage, limited post-flood healthcare access, lack of compensation, and increased flood exposure. We recommend adopting an inclusive screening approach for high-risk groups and developing appropriate therapeutic and supportive interventions.