Factors Associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Women Treated for Miscarriage in the Emergency Department of a Peruvian National Hospital

More than half of women assessed ≥ 3 months after miscarriage screened positive for probable PTSD. Previous pregnancy loss increased pre-gestational healthcare contact, and medical comorbidities were associated with higher prevalence. Integrating routine mental health screening and trauma-informed support within ED and reproductive health services could improve detection and care for this population. To our knowledge, this is the first ED-based study in Peru to examine factors associated with post-loss probable PTSD (PCL-5 ≥ 33) after miscarriage.

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Healthcare
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2025-08-26
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https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13172121
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2
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Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
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Factors Associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Women Treated for Miscarriage in the Emergency Department of a Peruvian National Hospital

Miguel A. Arce‐Huamani, Sofia Laura L. Zafra-Pachas
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Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
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Factors Associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Women Treated for Miscarriage in the Emergency Department of a Peruvian National Hospital

Miguel A. Arce‐Huamani, Sofia Laura L. Zafra-Pachas
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Abstract

More than half of women assessed ≥ 3 months after miscarriage screened positive for probable PTSD. Previous pregnancy loss increased pre-gestational healthcare contact, and medical comorbidities were associated with higher prevalence. Integrating routine mental health screening and trauma-informed support within ED and reproductive health services could improve detection and care for this population. To our knowledge, this is the first ED-based study in Peru to examine factors associated with post-loss probable PTSD (PCL-5 ≥ 33) after miscarriage.

HealthcareVol. 13(17)
Universidad Norbert Wiener (PE)
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Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
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