Publications by authors named "Kristie L Alcorn"
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the impact of removing criterion A2 from PTSD diagnosis in the DSM-5, focusing on its predictive ability for distress.
- Data from a longitudinal study of 933 women assessed pre and post-birth was analyzed to compare the effectiveness of criteria A1 and A2.
- Findings suggest that reintroducing criterion A2 improves the prediction of post-birth mental health issues and should encompass additional emotions like anger, shame, and guilt.
Objective: around 50% of women report symptoms that indicate some aspect of their childbirth experience was 'traumatic', and at least 3.1% meet diagnosis for PTSD six months post partum. Here we aimed to conduct a prospective longitudinal study and examine predictors of birth-related trauma - predictors that included a range of pre-event factors - as a first step in the creation of a screening questionnaire.
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