Psychosocial consequences of road accidents

Abstract

Presents data from a 3-yr retrospective follow-up study concerning psychosocial outcome of 51 children injured in traffic accidents and the implications for 55 relatives of 112 adults who had suffered some consequences from an accident. An analysis was also performed of a subsample of 192 road traffic injured Ss included in a previously reported study by U. F. Malt et al (see record [rid]1990-17636-001[/rid]). 7.8% of the children had behavioral problems, 4.1% had impaired playing ability, and 14.3% had reduced physical performance capacity. Overall, the 20% activity decrease, the frequent reports of long-term depressive and anxiety symptoms, and the psychosocial implications for the relatives of the victims indicate that the psychiatric and psychosocial consequences of traffic injuries are a major cause of reduced mental health. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)