THE RELATIONSHIP OF BURN INJURIES, SELF-ESTEEM AND TRAUMA SYMPTOMS IN FEMALE BURN VICTIMS.

Authors

  • Sumbul Mujeeb, Qudsia Tariq

Abstract

Objectives: This study focuses to determine the psychological problems of a victim after burn injuries. It also aimed to understand the severity of burn injuries and post burn psychological issues.

Design of study:  Cross sectional

Sample and Method: In present study, 62 females burn victims were selected from Smile again Foundation (Karachi and Lahore) and Panah shelter home, (Karachi) during the period of July 2017 to December 2017 through purposive sampling technique. Their age ranged between 18 to 47 years, ( ). The translated version of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and Trauma Symptom checklist-40, were used to measure the self-esteem and PTSD of a burn victim respectively.

Results and Conclusion: The findings of the current study suggested that statistically significant difference exists between the severities of the burn injuries in increasing PTSD symptoms along with the negative impact on self- esteem. The results further suggested that symptoms of PTSD negatively predict self-esteem in female burn victims.

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Published

2019-12-31

How to Cite

Sumbul Mujeeb, Qudsia Tariq. (2019). THE RELATIONSHIP OF BURN INJURIES, SELF-ESTEEM AND TRAUMA SYMPTOMS IN FEMALE BURN VICTIMS. Pakistan Journal of Clinical Psychology, 18(2). Retrieved from https://pjcp.icpuok.edu.pk/index.php/pjcp/article/view/22

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 2 (2019): Pakistan Journal of Clinical Psychology

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