Detecting and reducing post-traumatic stress among children exposed to domestic violence: A multi-agency early intervention program

2019 ◽  
Vol 101 ◽  
pp. 261-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare Stevens ◽  
Lynsay Ayer ◽  
Melissa Labriola ◽  
Sara-Laure Faraji ◽  
Elizabeth Ebright
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Early Intervention ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Early Intervention Program ◽  
Post Traumatic

Response to Individualized Homeopathic Treatment for Depression in Climacteric Women with History of Domestic Violence, Marital Dissatisfaction or Sexual Abuse: Results from the HOMDEP-MENOP Study

Homeopathy ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 107 (03) ◽  
pp. 202-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidia Llanes-González ◽  
Leopoldo Aguilar-Faisal ◽  
Juan Asbun-Bojalil ◽  
Emma Macías-Cortés
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Battered Women ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Depression Treatment ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Homeopathic Treatment ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Marital Dissatisfaction

Background Although individualized homeopathic treatment is effective for depression in climacteric women, there is a lack of well-designed studies of its efficacy for depression in battered women or in post-traumatic stress disorder. The aim of this study was to assess the association between individualized homeopathic treatment or fluoxetine and response to depression treatment in climacteric women with high levels of domestic violence, sexual abuse or marital dissatisfaction. Materials and Methods One hundred and thirty-three Mexican climacteric women with moderate-to-severe depression enrolled in the HOMDEP-MENOP Study (a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, double-dummy, three-arm trial, with a 6-week follow-up study) were evaluated. Domestic violence, marital dissatisfaction and sexual abuse were assessed at baseline. Response to depression treatment was defined by a decrease of 50% or more from baseline score of Hamilton scale. Association between domestic violence, sexual abuse, and marital dissatisfaction and response to depression treatment was analyzed with bivariate analysis in the three groups. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated. Results Homeopathy versus placebo had a statistically significant association with response to depression treatment after adjusting for sexual abuse (OR [95% CI]: 11.07 [3.22 to 37.96]), domestic violence (OR [95% CI]: 10.30 [3.24 to 32.76]) and marital dissatisfaction (OR [95% CI]: 8.61 [2.85 to 25.99]). Conclusions Individualized homeopathic treatment is associated with response to depression treatment in climacteric women with high levels of domestic violence, sexual abuse or marital dissatisfaction. Further studies should be conducted to evaluate its efficacy specifically for post-traumatic stress disorder in battered women. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01635218, URL: http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01635218?term=depression+homeopathy&rank=1

scholarly journals Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms in Adolescents Exposed to the Earthquake in Lombok, Indonesia: Prevalence and Association With Maladaptive Trauma-Related Cognition and Resilience

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzaily Wahab ◽  
Li Ling Yong ◽  
Wei Keong Chieng ◽  
Myristica Yamil ◽  
Noor Azah Sawal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Control Variable ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Impact Of Event Scale ◽  
Event Scale ◽  
Post Traumatic

Background: Natural disasters may physically and psychologically affect individuals and their surrounding community. This study determines the prevalence of post-traumatic stress (PTS) symptoms and its association with maladaptive trauma-related cognition and resilience among adolescents post-earthquake.Materials and Methods: Data were collected, in this cross-sectional study, during an intervention program post-earthquake held in a state high school located at Lombok, Indonesia. The study sample engaged students 14–19 years of age using the purposive sampling method. The questionnaires used to measure PTS symptoms, maladaptive trauma-related cognition, and resilience were Children's Revised Impact of Event Scale-13 (CRIES-13), Child Post-Traumatic Cognitions Inventory (CPTCI), and Child and Youth Resilience Measure-Revised (CYRM-R), respectively.Results: The prevalence of PTS symptoms was 69.9%. Among the respondents, 61.37% were female and 56.48% had mothers with lower educational levels. Using multiple linear regression, the final predictors of PTS symptoms were excessive reactions (e.g., wailing loudly, miserable shrieking) of proxy during earthquake (β = 3.283, p = 0.005), maladaptive trauma-related cognition (β = 0.224, p = 0.002), and resilience (β = 0.192, p < 0.001) with female gender (β = 7.350, p < 0.001) as a control variable. Through simple linear regression, victims who witnessed injury or death during the earthquake (p = 0.003), had a proxy died during the earthquake (p = 0.01), and trapped victims or those who had difficulty escaping (p = 0.01) were identified to potentially predict the occurrence of PTS symptoms, warranting further study.Conclusion: The presence of excessive proxy reactions during the earthquake, maladaptive trauma-related cognition, and resilience in adolescents exposed to a natural disaster are worth targeting and prioritizing in future post-disaster interventions.

scholarly journals A Study on the Effectiveness of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Intervention Program for Firefighters by Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 326-336
Author(s):  
Min-Ju Kang ◽  
Young-Hwa Kim ◽  
Sang-Goo Lee ◽  
Seung-Woo Han
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to provide basic data for the development of effective post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) intervention programs for firefighters.Methods: Four domestic and four abroad databases were used, and 7 domestic and 4 abroad studies that met the criteria of this study were selected for systematic review and meta-analysis.Results: The overall effect size of the PTSD intervention program was 0.40 (95% confidence interval, CI: 0.17-0.64, p<0.05) in domestic and 0.37 (95% CI: 0.02-0.71, p<0.05) in abroad.Conclusions: Various domestic and abroad intervention methods for PTSD of firefighters have low effects. Therefore, based on the results of this study, it is necessary to develop and apply a post-traumatic stress disorder intervention program for firefighters.

scholarly journals Efficiency of Intervention Counseling Program on the Enhanced Psychological Well-being and Reduced Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Among Syrian Women Refugee Survivors

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 134-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Sa’ad Saleh Alsheikh Ali
Keyword(s):  
Civil Wars ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Refugee Women ◽  
Syrian Refugee ◽  
Post Traumatic

Background: The number of individuals displaced from their original countries due to civil wars, hunger, disasters, and international wars is increasing worldwide day by day. These refugees are more vulnerable to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Objective: The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the intervention program in improving the well-being and reducing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among a sample of Syrian refugee women in Jordan who had been displaced due to civil wars in Syria. Methods: The study recruited 40 Syrian refugee females in Jordan who were psychologically challenged, with high PTSD symptoms (assessed by PCL) and a psychological well-being impairment (assessed by PWD). The culture of Jordanian society discriminates and affects the Syrian refugee women, rendering them vulnerable to PTSD. Quasi-experimental design was used, wherein the participants were randomly distributed in experimental and control groups (n=20/group). The control group members did not receive any services related to psychological support or psychiatric medications, while the experimental group underwent a counseling program. Results: The present study demonstrated that the intervention program improves the well-being and reduces PTSD among the Syrian refugee women who constituted the experimental group. The intervention program and the PTSD manifestation were not affected by age. The present study recommended that the program be applied to the refugees in Jordan to improve the well-being of the women in the residential areas. Conclusion: Furthermore, an intervention on the Jordanian cultural impact on the refugee camps was also essential if the condition for the female refugees worsened. Lastly, the effect of Jordanian culture on Syrian refugees should be investigated since the literature presented a negative impact.

scholarly journals Penanganan Anak Korban Domestic Violence

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Ananditya Sukma ◽  
Sasanti Juniar
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Group Counseling ◽  
Child Neglect ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Parent Child Interaction Therapy ◽  
Post Traumatic

Selain perempuan, anak merupakan korban tersering dalam domestic violence. Sebagian besar merupakan korban child neglect, diikuti physical abuse dan sexual abuse. Penganiayaan yang dialami saat kecil membuat anak rentan mengalami attachment yang insecure, low self esteem, regulasi emosi yang tidak baik, sense of self yang buruk, kesulitan untuk percaya pada orang lain, penolakan dari teman sebaya, dan pencapaian prestasi pendidikan yang buruk. Psikopatologi yang muncul rentan membuat anak mengalami gangguan jiwa seperti Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), penyalahgunaan zat, gangguan tingkah laku dan depresi. Terdapat beberapa penanganan untuk anak-anak korban domestic violence antara lain: Play therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Group counseling.

scholarly journals Development and effects of a psychosocial adaptation program for North Korean adolescent defectors

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 243-255
Author(s):  
In-Sook Lee ◽  
Jung-Hee Jeon
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Psychosocial Adaptation ◽  
T Test ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Korean Adolescent

Purpose: This study aimed to develop and examine the effects of a psychosocial adaptation program for North Korean adolescent defectors.Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted with 28 North Korean adolescent defectors who were recruited through alternative schools. The experimental and control groups consisted of 14 participants each. A program was conducted across eight sessions, each lasting about 90-120 minutes. The data were analyzed using the x2 test, t-test, paired t-test, and analysis of covariance.Results: No significant differences were observed in the score changes for psychosocial adaptation (t=0.25, p=.808), post-traumatic stress symptoms (t=0.32, p=.749), cultural adaptation stress (t=0.05, p=.957), and self-efficacy (t=0.35, p=.726) in either group before and after the intervention. No intergroup differences were observed for psychosocial adaptation (t=0.12, p=.902), post-traumatic stress symptoms (t=0.07, p=.946), cultural adaptation stress (t=0.01, p=.994), and self-efficacy (t=0.58, p=.570).Conclusion: These findings suggest that psychosocial adaptation, stress, and self-efficacy cannot be improved by a short-term intervention program alone. It was also determined that the cultural characteristics of the North Korean adolescent defectors were not sufficiently considered before implementing the program. Therefore, it is essential to provide an in-depth orientation for the participants before implementing the program.

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