Author/Authors :
Erriu Michela نويسنده Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, University of Rome “Sapienza”, Rome, Italy , Cerniglia Luca نويسنده Department of Psychology, International Telematic University Uninettuno, Rome, Italy , Cimino Silvia نويسنده Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, University of Rome “Sapienza”, Rome, Italy
Abstract :
[Background]The scientific literature highlighted the relevance of psychopathological symptoms and psychiatric disorders among the victims of accidents. The research that focused on non-fatal injuries has paid limited attention to mental disorders in adolescent victims of motor vehicle collisions (MVCs). However, adolescents’ emotional-behavioural functioning and psychopathological risk can be related to their likability of being victims of road accidents.[Objectives]This study aimed to synthesize data gathered in an Italian emergency department, specifically focusing on adolescents attending the service for the physical consequences of a motor vehicle collision.[Methods]An ad hoc anamnestic self-report questionnaire was administered to 410 adolescents involved in MVCs.[Results and Conclusions]This preliminary report shows that non-fatal injuries are very common among adolescents, being particularly related to poor mental health.
