بررسی عوارض روانشناختی بازماندگان زلزله بم ‏

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Abstract Introduction: Bam earthquake has been one of the most catastrophic ‎natural disasters as WHO advised to preparation against PTSD. This study ‎was performed in first days after earthquake in Tehran hospitals and central ‎post-hospital care center of Baqiyatallah University.Methods: In an access sampling 100 survivors of disaster were interviewed ‎for psychological complications.Results: 20 persons had only sadness, 22 had PTSD, 33 had depression, 11 ‎had anxiety, 9 had depression and PTSD, and 5 had depression and anxiety. ‎‎16% disclose use of opium.Conclusion: This study shows high frequency of psychological disorders in ‎first days after earthquake. Loss of first degree had significant correlation ‎with psychological disorders (p 0.039).‎ 

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