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Longitudinal study investigates how institutional betrayal influences postpartum PTSD in women, suggesting the need for staff training.
OBJECTIVE: = 171) to investigate the impact of institutional betrayal on women's postpartum posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. METHOD: Online questionnaires were completed in the third trimester of pregnancy, at 1 month postpartum, and at 3 months postpartum. RESULTS: Linear mixed-effects models revealed that after controlling for demographics, peripartum institutional betrayal predicted change in posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms over time. CONCLUSIONS: The findings from the present study provide clarity about the effect of institutional betrayal on postpartum posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and point to the importance of prioritizing staff education and training in the medical system, as well as accountability and sensitivity in addressing patient complaints. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).
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