Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Associated Factors Among Drivers Surviving Road Traffic Crashes in Southwest Ethiopia.

Arefayne AlenkoHiwot BerhanuAmare Abera Tareke Wondu Reta DemissieMoyeta BarisoElias MulatChala KenenisaWondwossen DebebeKumale TolesaShimelis Girma

Published in: Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment (2019)

The prevalence of PTSD among drivers surviving RTCs was high compared to the general population. A record of near-miss RTCs, depression, and severe-risk cannabis use shown significant associations with PTSD. Strategies and guidelines must be developed to screen and treat PTSD among drivers surviving RTCs. Drivers with experience of near-miss RTCs, depression, and severe-risk cannabis use should be given priority when screening for PTSD.

Keyphrases

posttraumatic stress disorder
depressive symptoms
early onset
social support
sleep quality
risk factors
high throughput
clinical practice
drug induced