Post-traumatic stress disorder among individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury in Nepal: a cross-sectional study.

Bikash ParajuliKhagendra AcharyaChristine C Grooves Raju DhakalJemina ShresthaRahul ShresthaMishu Manandhar

Published in: Spinal cord series and cases (2023)

PTSD appears to be considerably prevalent among individuals with TSCI in Nepal. Females, individuals from nuclear families, individuals with lower literacy, and individuals from lower caste are significantly vulnerable to developing PTSD. However, clinical characteristics do not appear to be influential in the development of PTSD.

Keyphrases

spinal cord injury
social support
spinal cord
posttraumatic stress disorder
risk factors
physical activity
neuropathic pain
tertiary care
healthcare