scholarly journals Prevalence and Risk Factors for Post-Traumatic Stress Reaction Among Resident Survivors of the Tsunami That Followed the Great East Japan Earthquake, March 11, 2011

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 746-753 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chieko Matsubara ◽  
Hitoshi Murakami ◽  
Koubun Imai ◽  
Tetsuya Mizoue ◽  
Hidechika Akashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Reaction ◽  
Great East Japan Earthquake ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Psychiatric Medication ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Ground Floor ◽  
Post Traumatic

AbstractObjectiveThe Great East Japan Earthquake triggered a massive tsunami that devastated the coasts of northern Japan on March 11, 2011. Despite the large number of “resident survivors,” who have continued to reside on the upper floors of damaged houses, few studies have examined the mental health of these residents. We explored the prevalence and risk factors of post-traumatic stress reaction (PTSR) among resident survivors.MethodsA cross-sectional household screening for health support needs was conducted among resident survivors in Higashi-Matsushima city, Miyagi, 2 to 4 months after the tsunami. Questions assessing PTSR were included in the screening interviews.ResultsOf 5103 resident survivors, 5.7% experienced PTSR. PTSR risk factors, identified via regression analysis, differed according to the height of house flooding. When house flooding remained below the ground floor, PTSR was significantly associated with being female and regular psychotropic medication intake. These 2 factors in addition to being middle-aged or elderly and living alone were also risk factors when flood levels were above the ground floor.ConclusionsFollowing the tsunami, PTSR was found in a considerable number of resident survivors. Attention and support for people who use psychiatric medication, their families, and people living alone are suggested as possible directions for public health strategies. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2016;page 1 of 8)

Public Health Aspects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Patients Who Have Experienced a Car Accident

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 154
Author(s):  
Beti Zafirova ◽  
Sonja Topuzovska ◽  
Julija Zhivadinovik ◽  
Marija Andonova
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Traffic Accident ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
The Public ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Car Accident

The main aim of this research was to show the public health aspects of the emergence of post-traumatic stress disorder patients (PTSD) following a traffic accident.

The prevalence and risk factors of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among workers injured in Rana Plaza building collapse in Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 58 (7) ◽  
pp. 756-763 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taylor Fitch ◽  
Gabriela Villanueva ◽  
Mohammad M. Quadir ◽  
Hari K. R. Sagiraju ◽  
Hasanat Alamgir
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Building Collapse ◽  
Post Traumatic

Risk factors of post-traumatic stress symptoms in patients with cancer

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (19-20) ◽  
pp. 3137-3143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Hua Lin ◽  
Chia-Chan Kao ◽  
Shu-Fen Wu ◽  
Shu-Ling Hung ◽  
Hsing-Yu Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
Post Traumatic

scholarly journals Causes and Risk Factor of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Adult Asylum Seekers and Refugees

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 410-423
Author(s):  
Abdullah AlRefaie ◽  
Christopher Dowrick
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Asylum Seekers ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Qualitative Assessment ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Causes And Risk Factors ◽  
Asylum Seekers And Refugees

Objectives: To assess the causes and risk factors of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adult asylum seekers and refugees. To explore whether the causes and risk factors of PTSD between male and female adult refugees/asylum seekers are different. Study design: Systematic review of current literature. Data Sources: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and Google Scholar up until February 2019. Method: A structured, systematic search was conducted of the relevant databases. Papers were excluded if they failed to meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Afterwards, a qualitative assessment was performed on the selected papers. Results: 12 Studies were included for the final analysis. All papers were either case studies/reports or cross-sectional studies. Traumatic events experienced by refugees/asylum seekers are the most frequently reported pre-migration causes of PTSD development, while acculturative stress is the most common post-migration stressor. There were mixed reports regarding the causes of PTSD between both genders of refugees/asylum seekers. Conclusions: This review’s findings have potential clinical application in terms of helping clinicians to risk stratify refugees/asylum seekers for PTSD development and thus aid in embarking on earlier intervention measures. However, more rigorous research similar to this study is needed for it to be implemented into clinical practice.

Pain in the aftermath of trauma is a risk factor for post-traumatic stress disorder

2007 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 533-542 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. B. Norman ◽  
M. B. Stein ◽  
J. E. Dimsdale ◽  
D. B. Hoyt
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Injury ◽  
Surgical Trauma ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Post Traumatic

BackgroundIdentifying risk factors for the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is important for understanding and ultimately preventing the disorder. This study assessed pain shortly after traumatic injury (i.e. peritraumatic pain) as a risk factor for PTSD.MethodParticipants (n=115) were patients admitted to a Level 1 Surgical Trauma Center. Admission to this service reflected a severe physical injury requiring specialized, emergent trauma care. Participants completed a pain questionnaire within 48 h of traumatic injury and a PTSD diagnostic module 4 and 8 months later.ResultsPeritraumatic pain was associated with an increased risk of PTSD, even after controlling for a number of other significant risk factors other than acute stress disorder symptoms. An increase of 0.5 s.d. from the mean in a 0–10 pain rating scale 24–48 h after injury was associated with an increased odds of PTSD at 4 months by more than fivefold, and at 8 months by almost sevenfold. A single item regarding amount of pain at the time of hospital admission correctly classified 65% of participants.ConclusionsIf these findings are replicated in other samples, high levels of peritraumatic pain could be used to identify individuals at elevated risk for PTSD following traumatic injury.

Risk factors for post-traumatic stress disorder in acute trauma patients

2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Noah M. Joseph ◽  
Alex Benedick ◽  
Christopher D. Flanagan ◽  
Mary A. Breslin ◽  
Heather A. Vallier
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Acute Trauma ◽  
Post Traumatic
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