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ArticleMalaysian family physician : the official journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia2017

Incidence and demographical characteristics of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder due to motor vehicle accidents.

R Bahari, M N Mohamad Alwi, M R Ahmad, I Mohd Saiboon

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R Bahari(Corresponding author) MRCPsych Faculty of Medicine, Cyberjaya University College of Medical sciences, No 3410, Jalan Teknokrat 3, Cyber 4, 63000 Cyberjaya, selangor, Malaysia. email: rafidahbahari@cybermed.edu.my.
M N Mohamad AlwiPhD Cyberjaya University College of Medical sciences, selangor, Malaysia.
M R AhmadMSurg (Ortho) Cyberjaya University College of Medical sciences, selangor, Malaysia.
I Mohd SaiboonMSurg (Ortho) Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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introductionMotor vehicle accidents (MVAs) are daily occurrences in Malaysia but the extent to which victims are psychologically affected is not well known. The objective of this study is to determine the incidence and demographic characteristics of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to MVAs at a university hospital in Malaysia.

methodsPatients presenting to the emergency department from August to October 2014 due to MVA-related injuries were recruited. After a period of at least one month, they were followed-up and screened using the validated Malay Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist Civilian version. A score of 30 was chosen as the cut-off point for PTSD.

resultsIn total, 112 patients presented to the emergency department following MVAs during the study period. Of these, 60.7% agreed for the follow-up. Among the respondents, the mean age was 26 years, 91.2% were males, 66.2% were married, 85.3% were Malays and 88.3% were Muslims. The calculated incidence of PTSD was 7.4%. There was no significant difference noted between the PTSD and non-PTSD groups.

conclusionA considerable number of MVA victims in Malaysia may develop PTSD after the accident. Further research is needed to explore the factors that contribute or protect to develop the condition.

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incidencemotor vehicle accidentsPost-traumatic stress disorder

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PMID29527273
PMCPMC5842417

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