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Experiences of Wives of Iranian War Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Regarding Social Relationships
Author(s) -
Vagharseyyedin Seyyed A.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
public health nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.471
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1525-1446
pISSN - 0737-1209
DOI - 10.1111/phn.12118
Subject(s) - posttraumatic stress , psychology , psychiatry , public health , clinical psychology , medicine , nursing
Objective The aim of this study was to describe the lived experiences of wives of Iranian veterans with PTSD concerning their social relationships. Design and Sample A qualitative design with a qualitative content analysis approach was used for data collection and analysis of wives' experiences. Fourteen wives of war veterans with PTSD participated in this study. Measures Qualitative data were collected using in‐depth semistructured interviews. Results Two themes emerged from the analysis: (1) Dynamic interaction between the limited social world and the spiritual world, and (2) Seeking a sensitive and assistive atmosphere. Disruption of social activities, necessity of the public's realistic perception of families' problems, and the need for additional social support were among the most emphasized points made by participants. Conclusions Findings of the study can provide some direction for priority setting of problems and designing interventions to improve social lives of wives of Iranian patients diagnosed with PTSD . Further, the findings provide a base for comparing similar possible studies conducted in other societies with the Iranian society.