Acute traumatic stress symptoms in child occupants and their parent drivers after crash involvement.

This study aims to describe the prevalence of and risk factors for acute stress disorder (ASD) symptoms in children and their driver parents after vehicle crashes. Conclusions: Sustaining injuries and receiving medical treatment were strong predictors for developing ASD symptoms but symptoms often occurred in the absence of these risk factors. Health care professionals should consider screening for traumatic stress symptoms in children and their parents after involvement in crashes. Contains statistical tables.