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en The Experiences of Adult Offsprings of War Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; a Qualitative Study <div>Aims: Families of war veterans continue to experience the consequences of war, including psychological and emotional impacts, years after the end of the conflict. This study aimed to explore the experiences of adult offsprings of war veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Participants & Methods: This research employed a qualitative research method using a content analysis approach. Nine adult offsprings of war veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder were interviewed. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews and analyzed using a contractual approach based on the Graneheim & Lundman model. Lincoln and Guba's criteria confirmed the research's validity and reliability. Findings: The initial coding and formation of meaningful units led to data classification into 13 subcategories based on commonalities. Ultimately, five main categories were identified; an unsafe childhood, witnessing endless suffering due to their father's condition, challenges in their mother's life, empathy with their father, and fears, anxieties, and mental struggles. Conclusion: Adult offsprings of war veterans experience various challenging events that significantly impact their quality of life.  </div> Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder,Adult Offsprings,War,Veterans, 249 256 http://ijwph.daneshafarand.org/browse.php?a_code=A-10-2072-2&slc_lang=en&sid=3 S. Fallahinezhad 1003194753284600378952 0000000208254449 No “Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences” and “Rehabilitation Research Center”, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran Gh. Mandani 1003194753284600378951 0000000208254449 No Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran B. Tahanzadeh 1003194753284600378913 0000000180013095 Yes “Department of Speech Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences” and “Rehabilitation Research Center”, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran R. Ghasemzadeh 1003194753284600378912 0000000214024025 No “Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences” and “Rehabilitation Research Center”, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran A. Salahshouri 1003194753284600378911 0000000222336999 No Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health, Ahvaz Jundishapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran