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  • Title: Posttraumatic stress disorder and risk factors in parents of children with a cancer diagnosis.
    Author: Yalug I, Corapcioglu F, Fayda M, Aksu G, Basar E, Yalug K, Aker T.
    Journal: Pediatr Hematol Oncol; 2008; 25(1):27-38. PubMed ID: 18231952.
    Abstract:
    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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