Violence and post-traumatic stress disorder in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: the protocol for an epidemiological and genetic survey

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>violence is a public health major concern, and it is associated with post-traumatic stress disorder and other psychiatric outcomes. Brazil is one of the most violent countries in the world, and has an extreme social inequality. Resea...

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Main Authors: Andreoli Sérgio, Ribeiro Wagner, Quintana Maria, Guindalini Camila, Breen Gerome, Blay Sergio, Coutinho Evandro SF, Harpham Trudy, Jorge Miguel, Lara Diogo, Moriyama Tais S, Quarantini Lucas C, Gadelha Ary, Vilete Liliane, Yeh Mary SL, Prince Martin, Figueira Ivan, Bressan Rodrigo A, Mello Marcelo F, Dewey Michael E, Ferri Cleusa P, Mari Jair
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-244X/9/34