A Study of PTSD and Its Risk Factors After Flood
- VernacularTitle:洪灾后创伤性应激障碍及其影响因素的研究
- Author:
Aizhong LIU
;
Hongzhuan TAN
;
Jia ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Flood;
Posttraumatic stress disorder;
PTSD;
Risk factor
- From:
Journal of Chinese Physician
2000;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective In order to explore the incidence of PTSD and its risk factors after flood. Methods Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Ⅳ Edition) was used to examine and diagnose the victims in flood district. Results The positive rate of PTSD was 30 9%.The results of logistic regression analysis showed that sex(OR=2 32), age (OR=1 83),style of flood (OR=3 71)and dissatisfaction for sustaining (OR=0 84)were risk factors. Conclusions PTSD is a common mental disorder after flood in our country. Preventive measures should be taken to protect population from PTSD in flood district.
