Post-traumatic stress disorder in patients with unintentional acute poisoning and its influencing factors
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Introduction The population of patients with unintentional acute poisoning is large, yet clinicians pay relatively little attention to the psychological state of this group. This study aimed to investigate the current status of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its main influencing factors in patients with unintentional acute poisoning and provide data support and a theoretical basis for the prevention of PTSD and reduction of its incidence in this population. Methods Convenience sampling was used to select 312 patients with unintentional acute poisoning who were admitted to a tertiary hospital in Shandong Province between January 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023. Data were collected using the general information questionnaire, Poison Severity Score, General Self-Efficacy Scale, Simple Coping Style Questionnaire, shortened Chinese version of the Family Resilience Assessment Scale, Perceived Social Support Scale, and PTSD Checklist. Statistical analyses included t-tests, one-way ANOVA, correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression. Results The PTSD positivity rate among the patients with unintentional acute poisoning was 27.56%. Social support, general self-efficacy, and compensation insurance were protective factors against PTSD in these patients, whereas chronic medical history and poisoning severity were risk factors. Multiple regression analysis revealed that these factors collectively explained 88.5% of the variance in the PTSD total scores based on the results of multiple regression analysis. Discussion The incidence of PTSD is high in patients with unintentional acute poisoning. Early clinical assessment is warranted, especially for those with severe poisoning and chronic disease. Active interventions to enhance self-efficacy and social support should be implemented
Acute Stress Disorder · Injury prevention · Occupational safety and health · Poison control · Population · Psychological intervention · Social support · Suicide prevention · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies · Traumatic Brain Injury Research
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