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Post-traumatic stress disorder and its relation to the pandemic of the novel corona virus (COVID-19) in the bahraini society

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 August 2021

A. Al Howaihi  and
A. Al Hamada
A. Al Howaihi
Affiliation:
Psychiatry, Sulwan Psychiatric Center, building - flat - road -block, Bahrain
A. Al Hamada*
Affiliation:
Psychiatry, Sulwan Psychiatric Center, building - flat - road -block, Bahrain
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

The world has given serious thought to epidemics, disasters and crises. One of the most important mental disorders that can be caused by epidemics, disasters and crises is the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is one of the most serious global health crises.

Objectives

We deal with the appearance of symptoms of PTSD among Bahraini society as a consequence to COVID-19 pandemic. We aim to investigate two main aspects: PTSD and the correlation between the pandemic COVID-19 and the appearance of PTSD symptoms in the Bahraini society.

Methods

This research was conducted based on the Davidson Trauma Scale (DTS), developed by Jonathan Davidson in 1995, according to the DSM-IV criteria.

Results

The findings of our research concluded that the percentage of PTSD among a group of Bahraini society members following the outbreak of COVID-19 was 11.1%.

Conclusions

conducting awareness campaigns as part of the media plan to combat COVID-19. Designing and applying treatment programs for PTSD for those in need. Allocating mental institutions from the public and private sectors to be used as rehabilitation centers for PTSD patients.

Conflict of interest

No significant relationships.

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European Psychiatry , Volume 64 , Special Issue S1: Abstracts of the 29th European Congress of Psychiatry , April 2021 , pp. S268 - S269
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