Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: Prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Trauma-exposed Preschool-aged Children

Trauma exposure is common in preschool children. Understanding the psychological impact of such exposure and the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in this population is important for provision of appropriate and timely intervention. This pre-registered (PROSPERO: CRD41019133984) systematic review and meta-analysis examined the prevalence of PTSD in trauma-exposed preschool-aged children.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Meta-Analysis Source Type: research