A meta-analysis of risk factors for combat-related PTSD among military personnel and veterans.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a complex and chronic disorder caused by exposure to a traumatic event, is a common psychological result of current military operations. It causes substantial distress and interferes with personal and social functioning. Consequently, identifying the risk facto...

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Main Authors: Chen Xue, Yang Ge, Bihan Tang, Yuan Liu, Peng Kang, Meng Wang, Lulu Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4368749?pdf=render