somatic Diseases in p atients with posttraumatic stress Disorder
2 ICD-10. Results: The average age of patients was 48.02±6.33 years, with somewhat higher prevalence of male patients (136 ys 81). The highest number have completed secondary school (73.3%), were married (88%), employed (61.3%) and, of domicile status (83.4%). Out of 217 patients, in 85.7% the PTSD was related to war traumatic experiences. Somatic complaints and diagnosed chronic somatic diseases were present in 184 or 84.8% patients of both sexes. The highest number of patients had a hypertension, angina pectoris, back pain and degenerative bone diseases, as well as cerebrovascular disease and diabetes. More than three chronic somatic diseases were present in 85 or 39.2% patients with PTSD, and most frequent psycho-social problems were insuffi- cient financial resources and a job loss. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study it can be concluded that association of somatic diseases with posttrau- matic stress disorder is often present in persons who were exposed to multiple war traumatic experiences and more psychosocial problems.