Investigating the Level of Depression, Anxiety and Stress in the Family Members of Martyrs and War Veterans with Panic Attacks and its Relationship with the Incidence of Mental Disorders among Family Members
Investigating the Level of Depression, Anxiety and Stress in the Family Members of Martyrs and War Veterans with Panic Attacks and its Relationship with the Incidence of Mental Disorders among Family Members
Aims: The consequences of war include physical and psychological issues for those involved, putting their families at risk. This study looks at depression, anxiety, and stress in the families of war veterans and martyrs with panic attacks, and how it affects mental health in the family.
Materials & Methods: The study was conducted as part of descriptive-correlation research and utilized a cross-sectional research method. The statistical population for this study was all immediate family members of martyrs and war veterans in Tehran from April to November 2023. A purposive sample of 111 individuals was selected for the study. The research instruments included the Perceived Stress Questionnaire (PSQ), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Symptom Checklist-90-R (SCL-90-R), and Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II). Data analysis involved Pearson correlation, multiple regression, and software such as SPSS version 27 and SmartPLS version 4.
Findings: The results indicated that Stress (P=0.039), Anxiety (P=0.000), and Depression (P=0.002) were significantly associated with Physical complaints or somatization. Furthermore, Anxiety (P=0.001) and Depression (P=0.002) showed a positive and significant impact on obsessive-compulsive disorder. Stress (P=0.029), Anxiety (P=0.000), and Depression (P=0.034) were found to have a substantial effect on Interpersonal sensitivity.
Conclusion: The research showed that anxiety, depression, and stress in families of veterans/martyrs can lead to various mental disorders. It is important to prioritize the well-being of this group. Thus, there is a need to focus more on the well-being of this particular group.
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