354 August 2022. Volume 16. Number 5 * Corresponding Author: Alireza Pirkhaef, PhD. Address: Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medical Science, Garmsar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar, Province Semnan, Iran. Tel: +98 (912) 3779022 E-Mail: apirkhaef@gmail.com Research Paper Comparing the Memory Performance of Iranian Veterans With and Without Post-Traumatc Stress Disorder 1. Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medical Science, Garmsar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar, Province Semnan, Iran. *Alireza Pirkhaef 1 Background and Objectves The physical and mental health of war veterans depends on paying atenton to their psychological problems. This study aims to compare the memory performance of disabled Iranian veterans with and without post-traumatc stress disorder (PTSD). Methods This is a retrospectve cohort study conducted in 2016-2017. Partcipants were 30 veterans with PTSD and 30 veterans without this disorder in Iran who had records in the Foundaton of Martyr and Veterans Afair. The diagnosis of PTSD or its absence was previously made by a psychiatrist and approved by the medical commission of the Foundaton of Martyr and Veteran Afairs. The sampling method was done using a purposive method and was done based on the inclusion criteria. The data collecton tool was the Wechsler memory scale (WMS). Data analysis was performed using multvariate analysis of variance. Results There was a signifcant diference between the two groups in all WMS subscales (general informaton, orientaton, mental control, logical memory, digit span, visual memory, associate learning). Conclusion Memory performance of disabled Iranian veterans with and without PTSD is diferent in all dimensions. A B S T R A C T Keywords: Memory, Veterans, Post-traumatc stress disorder Received: 15 Nov 2021 Accepted: 20 Jul 2022 Available Online: 01 Aug 2022 Citaton Pirkhaef A. [Comparing the Memory Performance of Iranian Veterans with and without Post-Traumatc Stress Disorder (Persian)]. Qom University of Medical Sciences Journal. 2022; 16(5):354-365. htps://doi.org/10.32598/qums.16.5.2504.1 https://doi.org/10.32598/qums.16.5.2504.1 Use your device to scan and read the artcle online