Pediatric Hematology and Oncology · 2008 · 23 citations · 24 references
MedicineChild HealthPsychiatryChild PsychiatryPsychosocial CareTrauma-related DisordersChild PsychopathologyPost-traumatic Stress DisorderTrauma-related Disorders In ChildrenCancer-related Psychological DistressChild Post-traumatic Stress DisorderChildhood Posttraumatic Stress DisorderDisorderParental DistressPost-traumatic Stress In ChildrenPsychosocial Support During DiagnosisPtsd In Children
The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in parents of children with cancer. Five questionnaires were administered to 104 parents, including a sociodemographic questionnaire, a traumatic events check list, the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder modules, and the self-rating instrument General Health Questionnaire-12. The prevalence of PTSD was 34.6%. The statistically significant tendency to develop PTSD were found in the female gender, better educational status, death of a loved one, previous history of psychiatric disorder, having a child with poorer prognosis, and the presence of radiotherapy in child's treatment. The vulnerable parents must receive psychosocial support.
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