Change in prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder in the two years following trauma: a meta-analytic study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding the course of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the factors that impact this is essential to inform decisions about when and for whom screening and intervention are likely to be beneficial.

Objective

To provide meta-analytic evidence of the course of recovery from PTSD in the first year following trauma, and the factors that influence that recovery.

Method

We conducted a meta-analysis of observational studies of adult PTSD prevalence which included at least two assessments within the first 12 months following trauma exposure, examining prevalence statistics through to 2 years post-trauma. We examined trauma intentionality (intentional or non-intentional), PTSD assessment method (clinician or self-report), sample sex distribution, and a

SUBMITTER: Diamond PR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9132436 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature