Risk factors associated with post-traumatic stress symptoms following childbirth in Turkey

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Isbir G. G., Inci F., BEKTAŞ M., Yildiz P. D., Ayers S.

MIDWIFERY, vol.41, pp.96-103, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 41
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.midw.2016.07.016
  • Journal Name: MIDWIFERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.96-103
  • Keywords: Childbirth, Pregnancy, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Mental health, Post partum
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: this study examined factors associated with symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTS) following childbirth in women with normal, low-risk pregnancies in Nigde, Turkey.