Long-term Effects of Tangshan Earthquake on Psychosomatic Health of Paraplegic Suffers
- VernacularTitle:唐山大地震所致截瘫患者远期心身健康状况调查研究
- Author:
Ben ZHANG
;
Xueyi WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tangshan earthquake paraplegic patient trauma psychosomatic health
- From:
Chinese Mental Health Journal
1992;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To study the long-term effect of Tangshan earthquake on psychosomatic health of paraplegic suffers. Method: 64 paraplegic suffers of Tangshan earthquake and 64 normal controls were interviewed and assessed with self made questionnaire for psychosomatic health, SCL-90, SAS, SDS, CMI (Cornell Medical Index) and SSRS (Social Support Rating Scale). Results: 6 patients (9%) were diagnosed as PTSD according to CCMD-2-R, this rate was higher than that of normal citizen experienced the earthquake. 32 patients had Acute Stress Reaction. At present, patients' group had poorer mental health than control reflected by SCL-90, SAS, SDS and CMI. Conclusion: The severity of trauma both mentally and physically has great influence on mental health of suffers even after 25 years.
