Prevalence of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder among Peshmargas, Whom fought against ISIS Warin Kurdistan Region Borders

Shireen J. Mohammed, Department of Nursing, Erbil Technical Institute, Erbil Polytechnic UniversityFollow
Hoshyar A. Ahmed, Department of Physiotherapy, Health Technical College, Erbil Polytechnic University

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

How to Cite This Article

Mohammed, Shireen J. and Ahmed, Hoshyar A. (2023) "Prevalence of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder among Peshmargas, Whom fought against ISIS Warin Kurdistan Region Borders," Polytechnic Journal: Vol. 12: Iss. 2, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25156/ptj.v12n2y2022.pp35-41