Sleep Problems and Posttraumatic Stress: Children Exposed to a Natural Disaster

• 2020

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• Betty Lai; Annette La Greca; Courtney Colgan; Whitney Herge; Sherilynn Chan; Julia Medzhitova
PMID: 32885231DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093%2Fjpepsy%2Fjsaa061

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This study looked at how children's sleep is affected by natural disasters, focusing on survivors of Hurricane Ike in 2008 (Texas). It found that children's sleep problems persisted over time and were linked to posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). Younger age, previous sleep problems, and posttraumatic stress were risk factors for ongoing sleep issues. PTSS were shown to influence children's sleep problems after a disaster.

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Hazards: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Physicians; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Natural Disasters; Sleep; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Texas; Cyclonic Storms; Sleep Wake Disorders

Institutions: Boston College; University of Miami; Scottish Rite for Children; Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; University of Cincinnati; University of Houston; University of Texas Medical Branch

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