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Corresponding Author

Shireen J. Mohammed

Authors ORCID

0000-0002-6942-0754

Document Type

Research Article

Abstract

Psychological disturbanceis one of the most significant feature amongst individuals who are served military tasks. This study presentedthe Post Traumatic Disorder (PTSD) among the peshmargas(Kurdish military personnel) who joined in ISIS war. The aim of this study is todetermine the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among peshmargas returning from war and to identify the associated factors of PTSD among the study sample.

Keywords

Psychological disorder, PTSD, and Peshmargas

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Publication Date

2-1-2023

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