Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in the Families of Martyrs and War Veterans: Impacts on Mental Health Disorders
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Objective: This study investigates the relationship between depression, anxiety, and stress in the families of war veterans and martyrs with panic attacks, and their impact on the overall mental health of family members.
Methods and Materials: The study was conducted as part of cross-sectional research method and utilized a descriptive-correlation 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 Spearman 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<0.001), 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. These findings suggest the need for targeted mental health interventions for families of martyrs and war veterans.
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