The Prevalence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Couples at PCEA Churches, Nairobi, Kenya


Authors : Sheila Wachira; Lilian Wahome; Dr. Roseline Olumbe

Volume/Issue : Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 7 - July


Google Scholar : https://bit.ly/3TmGbDi

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8188371


Abstract : The study sought to establish the prevalence of PTSD among couples in selected Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) Churches in Nairobi, Kenya. The Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL-5) was used to collect data from the sample size of 50 couples/ participants using purposive sampling technique.The findings indicate there was no relationship between marriage duration and PTSD severity in the control group (p=0.578), but in the experimental group, the relationship was statistically significant (p=0.011). The study concluded that PTSD symptoms can negatively impact relationship functioning among couples. Clinicians, family therapists and religious institutions need to evaluate the benefits of MBCBT.

Keywords : Prevalence, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Mindfulness based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MBCBT), Relationship Functioning.

The study sought to establish the prevalence of PTSD among couples in selected Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) Churches in Nairobi, Kenya. The Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL-5) was used to collect data from the sample size of 50 couples/ participants using purposive sampling technique.The findings indicate there was no relationship between marriage duration and PTSD severity in the control group (p=0.578), but in the experimental group, the relationship was statistically significant (p=0.011). The study concluded that PTSD symptoms can negatively impact relationship functioning among couples. Clinicians, family therapists and religious institutions need to evaluate the benefits of MBCBT.

Keywords : Prevalence, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Mindfulness based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MBCBT), Relationship Functioning.

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