Citation

Ahmadi K, Reshadatjoo M, Karami GR, Sepehrvand N, Ahmadi P. Procedia Soc. Behav. Sci. 2010; 5: 170-173.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.07.067

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Introduction:: The aim of this study is evaluation of vicarious PTSD in Sardasht chemical warfare victims' offspring. Material and Methods:: In this descriptive study, 286 persons were selected from single over 15 years' old offspring of Sardasht chemical warfare victims' families as case group and complete Mississippi Questionnaire. Results:: Results didn't show significant differences in Mississippi degree between age groups and sex (male and female). Average of total Mississippi degree was 128.88 ± 13.92 in offspring of chemical warfare victims. Discussion:: This study reveals the high prevalence of vicarious PTSD in children of chemical warfare victims.