Aims: Post-traumatic stress disorder is an anxiolytic
disorder which is occurred following exposure to incidents followed by damage
or threat. The aim of
this study was to assess the effect of having a post-traumatic stress disorder man
on the quality of life, depression, stress, anxiety and structure of the family.
Materials
& Methods: This cross-sectional comparative study was done on
the families referred to Shiraz Jannat Hospital in 2011-12. 100 families having PTSD man and 100 normal families were selected using
achievable sampling method. Data collected by quality of life questionnaire,
depression, anxiety and stress questionnaire, and agreeableness and family
cohesion scale completed by man, their spouses and children over the 18
years old. Data analyzed by
SPSS 18 and Independent-T test.
Findings: Physical
health, mental health and environmental health domains of men in PTSD group were
significantly less than men in control group, but a significant difference only
was observed in mental health scores between two groups. Depression and stress in men and families of PTSD
group were significantly higher than men and families of control group.
Men and families of PTSD group performed weaker
compared to men and families in control group in the cohesion and adaptability
domains.
Conclusion: Families having husband with PTSD have poor condition in the
structural and emotional and generally in quality of life domains compared to
the families without husband with PTSD.