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Citation

Fodor KE, Perczel Forintos D. Psychiatr. Hung. 2013; 28(1): 5-12.

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(Copyright © 2013, Magyar Pszichiatriai Tarsasag)

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: In the present study specific characteristics of PTSD patients were explored in a clinical sample with particular regard to dysfunctional attitudes and coping strategies. The purpose was to draw attention to this rarely investigated but presumably prevalent psychiatric disorder in the Hungarian population.

METHOD: Twenty-two PTSD patients' retrospective data was analyzed who presented at our clinic for outpatient psychotherapy treatment. Patients were assessed on depressive, anxiety, hopelessness, and posttraumatic stress symptoms, as well as dysfunctional attitudes and coping strategies.

RESULTS: Thirty-two percent (n=7) of the sample is male and 68% (n=15) is female, the mean age is 34.77 years. Based on trauma type 40.9% (n=9) had a motor vehicle accident, 18.2% (n=4) lost a close relative, 18.2% (n=4) was a victim of sexual or physical assault. There is great variance in the duration since the trauma (2 months to 10 years). The results suggest that posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSSs) are associated with the dysfunctional attitudes of need for achievement and external control, and with avoidant and conforming coping styles. Additionally, PTSSs were highly comorbid with depressive and anxiety symptoms.

CONCLUSION: The results imply that PTSD patients in Hungary have similar characteristics as international findings indicate.

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