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Effect of Schema-Based Learning on Reducing the Symptoms of Secondary Traumatic Stress in Wives of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Veterans

Aims Secondary trauma is considered as a similar syndrome to post-traumatic stress disorder that is caused indirectly and through close contact with victims. This study aimed to examine the effects of schemes-based model training in reducing the symptoms of secondary traumatic stress and its dimensions (re-experiencing of the event, avoidance, and arousal) in the spouses of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Materials & Methods In this quasi-experimental study with pretest-posttest and control group, 24 spouses of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder from 2006 to 2013 had been admitted to the Sadr Psychiatric Hospital of Tehran were studied. The subjects were randomly assigned to two experimental (n=12) and control (n=12) groups. Data collected using demographic questionnaire, depression, anxiety and stress scale and Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale. Schema-based approach learning was done in 12 sessions with 2h. Data were analyzed by univariate and multivariate covariance. Findings In the posttest phase, the mean score of secondary trauma symptoms in experimental group was significantly lower than control group. There was a significant difference between mean scores of two groups regarding disturbing, avoidance and arousal symptoms (p<0.01). Conclusion Schema-based instruction is an effective method for reducing of the symptoms of secondary trauma and its components (disturbing, avoidance and arousal) in the spouse of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. A B S T R A C T A R T I C L E I N F O