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- The study examined PTSD symptoms and risk factors among health care workers in southwest China following the Wenchuan Earthquake.
- 343 health care workers participated, revealing a 19% prevalence of probable PTSD.
- Key risk factors for PTSD severity included being female, experiencing loss, injury, and higher initial fear during the disaster.
- The findings highlight the importance of addressing mental health needs for health care workers in disaster situations.
Article Abstract
The symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and associated risk factors were investigated among health care workers in earthquake-affected areas in southwest China. 343 health care workers completed the Chinese version of the Impact of Event Scale-Revised 3 mo. after the Wenchuan Earthquake. The prevalence of probable PTSD was 19%. The significant risk factors identified for PTSD severity included being female, being bereaved, being injured, and higher intensity of initial fear. These findings suggest that PTSD is a common mental health problem among health care workers in earthquake-affected areas. The present information can be useful in directing, strengthening, and evaluating disaster-related mental health needs and interventions after an earthquake.
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