Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Assistant Professor, Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt.
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Lecturer of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing-Minia University, Egypt
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Assistant professor of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing-Minia University, Egypt.
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Lecturer of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing-Minia University, Egypt.
Abstract
Background: Childhood represents a crucial period in an individual's life, laying the
groundwork for future well-being, resilience and development. However, for many,
childhood may be marred by adverse incidents, including emotional neglect, physical abuse,
or exposure to violence. These traumatic events can have lasting effects. Aim: To explore
childhood trauma and its relation to resilience among psychiatric patients. Subjects and
methods: A cross-sectional study design was used. This study was conducted in Egypt; at the
outpatient clinics of Minia psychiatric health and addiction treatment hospital, and of ElAbbasiya mental health hospital. A convenient sample of 150 adult psychiatric patients was
enrolled. Three tools were used for data collection; Tool 1: Socio-demographic and medical
data questionnaire, Tool 2: Childhood Trauma Questionnaire and Tool 3: Connor–Davidson
Resilience Scale. Results: The finding of the present study revealed that slightly more than
two thirds and slightly less than one half of the studied patients had severe level of physical
neglect, physical abuse and emotional neglect, nearly fifty percent had moderate level of
emotional abuse, and slightly more than one half had lower level of sexual abuse and low
resilience level in all domains. Conclusion A negative significant association between
resilience and emotional and physical abuse of childhood trauma, as well as a positive
significant association between resilience and emotional and physical neglect of childhood
trauma are detected. Recommendations: This study recommends implementation of
resilience-focused interventions to mitigate the adverse effects of childhood trauma on mental
health outcomes
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