Naslov
Depression in Croatian veterans of the homeland war

Autori
Jukić, Melita ; Malenica, Luka

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
ABSTRACT BOOK, In and Out of Your Mind 2022 ; 6th Eastern-European Conference of Mental Health ; 3rd International Public Mental Health Conference / - Zagreb, 2022, 63-63

Skup
6th Eastern-European Conference of Mental Health & 3rd International Public Mental Health Conference :IN AND OUT OF YOUR MIND

Mjesto i datum
Zagreb, Hrvatska, 13.10.2022. - 15.10.2022

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
depression, PTSD, Croatian veterans

Sažetak
Introduction: Depression is the most common mental disorder and one of the most common disorders occurring in comorbidity with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The coexistence of these two disorders can significantly complicate the clinical picture, therapeutic approach, and treatment outcome. The aim of this study was to determine the factors that influence the occurrence and intensity of depression in veterans of the Homeland War in Croatia who suffer from PTSD. Methods: The study included Croatian war veterans treated in the National Memorial Hospital Vukovar. A sociodemographic questionnaire, the Beck Depression Inventory, the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire, and the PTSD Self-Report (PCL-5) were used in the study. Results: The results showed that the intensity of depression was significantly correlated with the overall intensity of PTSD as well as with the intensity of individual clusters of PTSD symptoms, with the exception of symptoms related to avoidance behaviours. Regression analysis showed that the experience of imprisonment, as well as a greater number of traumatic events experienced, significantly contributed to higher levels of depression. The results also showed a significant correlation of the intensity of depression with certain sociodemographic factors and social support. Depression was more prevalent among widowers and divorcees and among those with poor financial status and low perceived social support. Conclusions: The study reminds us of the importance of timely identification of depression and the factors that contribute to its occurrence and intensity, as well as the importance of an integrative and multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of psychotraumatized individuals.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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