The bridge relationships of PTSD and depression symptoms among snakebite victims: a cross-sectional community-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of comorbid depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms is higher in snakebite victims. However, the present state and contributing factors of depression and PTSD among Chinese snakebite victims remain unclear.

Methods

A representative sample of 6837 snakebite victims were assessed with the Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (Civilian Version) and The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. Multivariate analyses, including network analysis, evaluated the contributing factors of PTSD and depression symptoms caused by snake bites, as well as the bridge symptoms of comorbidity networks.

Results

Among 6,837 snakebite victims, 79.5% reported PTSD symptoms and 81.4% reported depression symptoms. Comorbidity of PTSD

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11373241 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature