Table 3 Multivariable linear regression model of PTSD symptoms and traumatic events and mental disorders adjusting for socio demographic characteristics (N = 550)

 None

Ref

 Any sexual abuse

3.82

1.75–5.88

0.00

 None

Ref

 Any emotional abuse

0.81

−0.56- 2.19

0.24

 None

Ref

 Any physical abuse

0.55

−0.70-1.82

0.38

 No stressors

Ref

 Any stressors

1.08

−0.17-2.34

0.09

 No

Ref

 Yes

1.83

0.20–3.46

0.02

 No Depression

Ref

 Depression

2.08

−4.71-8.88

0.54

 No Anxiety

Ref

 Anxiety

6.38

4.09–8.67

0.00

 18–29

Ref

 30–44

1.68

−0.04- 3.41

0.05^a

 ≥ 45

0.95

−0.99-2.90

0.33

 None

Ref

 Any Primary

−0.05

−1.94-1.83

0.95

 Some Secondary

−0.41

−2.77-1.94

0.73

 Completed secondary/Tertiary

0.24

−1.78-2.27

0.81

 Married/Cohabiting

Ref

 Single/Never married

1.65

−0.92-4.22

0.20

 Separated/widowed/divorced

0.87

−0.88-2.63

0.32

 No

Ref

 Yes

0.46

−1.96-1.03

0.54

 Poorest

Ref

 Poor

−0.73

−2.17-0.70

0.31

 Slightly wealthier

−1.53

−3.15-0.07

0.06^a