Trajectories of Posttraumatic Stress in Youths After Natural Disasters

• 2021

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• Betty Lai; Annette La Greca; Ahnalee Brincks; Courtney Colgan; Michelle D'Amico; Sarah Lowe
PMID: 33587133DOI: https://doi.org/10.1001%2Fjamanetworkopen.2020.36682

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This study analyzed posttraumatic stress (PTS) symptom trajectories in youths (6-16 years) after 4 major US hurricanes: Andrew [1992], Charley [2004], Ike [2005], and Katrina [2008]. Identified symptom trajectories include chronic, recovery, moderate-stable, and low-decreasing. Older youths and males were less likely to have chronic PTS symptoms. Most youths showed recovery or low-decreasing PTS symptoms. Intervention may benefit youths with chronic or moderate-stable trajectories.

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Hazards: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

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

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Age Factors; Natural Disasters; Sex Factors; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; United States; Female; Male; Adolescent; Cyclonic Storms

Institutions: Boston College; University of Miami; Michigan State University; Georgia State University; Yale University

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