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Basic Research Article

Predictors of PTSD and CPTSD in UK firefighters

Predictores de PTSD y CPTSD en bomberos del Reino Unido

英国消防员中PTSD和CPTSD的预测因子

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Article: 1849524 | Received 02 Mar 2020, Accepted 26 Oct 2020, Published online: 15 Jan 2021

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