ANALYSIS OF THE PREVALENCE OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AMONG MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS IN A COMBAT ZONE

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https://doi.org/10.30888/2663-5712.2025-34-04-014

Keywords:

PTSD, military medics, combat operations, psychological health, prevalence.

Abstract

The article presents the results of an empirical study devoted to examining the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among military medical personnel performing their professional duties in combat conditions. The relevance of the problem is

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Published

2025-11-30

How to Cite

Нікон, Н. (2025). ANALYSIS OF THE PREVALENCE OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AMONG MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS IN A COMBAT ZONE. SWorldJournal, 4(34-04), 231–239. https://doi.org/10.30888/2663-5712.2025-34-04-014

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