PTSD and CPTSD amongst parents subject to child protection court proceedings: observed rates and associated demographic and clinical covariates

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• The aim is to assess rates of PTSD and CPTSD among parents involved in child protection court proceedings and to identify associated demographic and clinical factors.
• Examined rates of PTSD and CPTSD among parents in child protection contexts
• Analyzed demographic and clinical covariates related to trauma and substance misuse
• High rates of CPTSD were observed among parents involved in child protection proceedings
• Notable levels of trauma and substance misuse difficulties identified in this population