Prevalence and correlates of posttraumatic stress in parents of young children postburn

This study examined the prevalence and correlates of posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in the parents of very young children who sustained a minor to moderate size burn injury. Although prior research has explored this relationship in families of children with major burns, only minimal research h...

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Published in:Journal of burn care & research 2013-05, Vol.34 (3), p.299-306
Main Authors: Odar, Cathleen, Kirschman, Keri J Brown, Pelley, Terri J, Butz, Catherine, Besner, Gail E, Fabia, Renata B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Adult
Burn Units
Burns - psychology
Checklist
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Injury Severity Score
Male
Parents - psychology
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - epidemiology
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:This study examined the prevalence and correlates of posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in the parents of very young children who sustained a minor to moderate size burn injury. Although prior research has explored this relationship in families of children with major burns, only minimal research has focused on children with minor to moderate injuries. Forty-five parents of young children (
ISSN:1559-047X
1559-0488
DOI:10.1097/BCR.0b013e31825ae15d