Post traumatic stress disorder reactions among Yemeni children

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Objectives : this study is aiming to evaluate the PTSD reactions among children and adolescents in a Yemeni District.

Methodology : cross-sectional approach was adopted in this survey.

School children of 12-18 years of age had been assessed using standard self-report questionnaires.

Results : the study revealed that 68 % of children were suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder reactions.

These PTSD reactions were higher among boys and adolescents.

More than 20 % of children have shown also other emotional and behavioral problems.

Conclusion : Results of this survey have been showing higher rate of PTSD reactions among Yemeni children and adolescents.

Trans-cultural points were discussed and recommendations were formulated.