Clinical Features of PTSD and Adjustment Disorders in Refugees from the Zone ATO

AimTo study clinical features of PTSD and adjustment disorders in refugees from the zone ATO.MethodsWe have a complex psychopathological and psychodiagnostic research 156 refugees in volunteer center in Kharkiv.ResultsAmong the IDPs observed, 75.9% have violations of adaptation: long-term depressive reaction and predominant disturbance of other emotions. The men reactive alarm indicators (average – 37.7 ± 3.0), were higher than trait anxiety (average – 32.6 ± 2.9). On the contrary, women figures trait anxiety (average – 38.6 ± 2.9) were higher than reactive anxiety (average – 34.7 ± 3.0). Severity of depressive symptoms also slightly prevailed in women. The mean score on the Hamilton scale for men was 17.0 ± 2.3 points, women – 18.0 ± 2.3 points.Test results on a scale of quality of life showed no significant differences between men and women. We have developed a medical and psychological support system to correct the neurotic disorders in refugees.ConclusionsThe majority of people who left the ATO zone have psycho-emotional disorders of different severity and require a further correction in the specialized medical institutions.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.