Muhammad Orooj Ashraf, Sakeena Sadaf, Leem Ashraf M Saleem, Shamsa Kanwal.
A study of post-traumatic stress disorder in internally displaced persons (IDPS) in Lahore city.
Pak J Public Health Jan ;4(3):22-6.

Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Internally Displaced Persons and to enlist the factors precipitating post-traumatic stress disorder in IDPs. Methodology: It was a descriptive, cross-sectional study. Study population was Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) residing in the city of Lahore. Data was collected by the non-probability convenience sampling through structured questionnaire. Collected data was analyzed through Epi Info 6 programme and appropriate statistics were applied. Results: 42(44.9%) females were diagnoses with PTSD as compared to males 36(33.66%). 51(47.6%) respondents who diagnosed with PTSD were between 18-40 years and 27(31.8%) were 41 year old and above. 65(38.7%) had up to 10 family members and 13(54.1%) had more than 10 family members. 44(46.3%) had lost their properties and 28(70.0%) had lost their close family members, all were diagnosed positive for PTSD. Conclusion: Majority of the respondents were married and belonged to urban area. More than 75% of respondents did not receive any kind of medical care as well as psychological care after displacement by government, NGO and charity. (Pak J Public Health 2014;4(3):14-18) Key Words: Internally displaced person, Post traumatic stress disorder

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