Prevalence and associated factors of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among a cohort of Srilankan post-partum mothers: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Wedisha Imal Gankanda (Author), Ileperuma Arachchige Gayani Malsha Perera Gunathilake (Author), Nalaka Lasantha Kahawala (Author), Augustus Keshala Probhodana Ranaweera (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) usually follows a catastrophic event. However, the experience of child birth can be severe enough to cause PTSD in some women. The aim of this study is to highlight the prevalence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder among a cohort of postpartum...