PTSD among road traffic accident survivors in africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Road traffic accidents (RTA) could have severe and lifelong physical and psychological consequences. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a major psychiatric disorder after exposure to a traumatic event such as RTA. This systematic review and meta-analysis has reviewed previous studies conducted on the topic, summarized the prevalence and determinants of PTSD among RTA survivors in Africa, and forwarded recommendations.

Method

Using the PRISMA guideline as a framework, we systematically reviewed and meta-analysed studies examining the prevalence and determinants of PTSD among RTA survivors in Africa. PubMed, PsychINFO and CINAHIL databases were searched to retrieve published articles on the topic. We have used visual inspection of the funnel plot and Egger's

SUBMITTER: Mekonnen N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9663897 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature