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Epidemiology of PTSD

 

Epidemiology of PTSD

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This course aims to provide the viewer with a beginning overview of the science of epidemiology and related key concepts. After building this framework, factors related to the epidemiology of PTSD are discussed in relation to how they influence prevalence estimates. An in-depth discussion of prevalence estimates of PTSD in different samples, particularly Veterans, is then provided.

Author: Paula P. Schnurr, PhD and Jaimie L. Gradus, DSc

Goals and Objectives

  1. Understand key epidemiologic concepts
  2. Describe factors that influence prevalence estimates in a given sample
  3. Evaluate prevalence estimates for PTSD in civilian and Veteran populations
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Epidemiology of PTSD
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Approx. course time:
40 mins

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