Embitterment in War Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract

AIM: The aim of this study was to analyze frequency of embitterment in war veterans with Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PATIENTS AND METHODS: WHOQOL-Bref). All subjects were male. The average age of patients in the group war veterans with PTSD was 52·78 ± 5·99. In the control group average age was 51·42 ± 5·98. Statistical data were analyzed in SPSS statistical program. RESULTS: Comparing the results, t tests revealed significant difference between group veterans with PTSD and control group (t=-21·216, p<0·0001). War veterans group with PTSD (X= 51·41 SD= 8·91), war veterans without PTSD (X=14·39, SD=13·61). CONCLUSION: Embitterment is frequent in war veterans with PTSD.