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Post\u2010traumatic stress was seen more frequently in those with low QOL scores and in those who had a longer period of not using medication after the earthquake. It was observed that QOL was better in married people, high school graduates, those with average income levels, those who did not have chronic diseases before and after the earthquake, those who did not have a drug\u2010free period after the earthquake, those who were physically active, and those who did not use psychiatric medication after the earthquake.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Chronic disease diagnosis post\u2010earthquake, drug\u2010free periods, smoking habits, and psychiatric medication usage were identified as influential factors in PTSD occurrence. 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