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Post-traumatic responses to aerial bombing

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  • Somasundaram, Daya J.

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A refugee population exposed to aerial bombing was assessed for psychosocial sequelae within two months. Forty-three members over 15 years were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Seventy-four percent had experienced an immediate but transient stress reaction. Subsequently, PTSD, anxiety, depressive and somatic symptoms were common. Forty-four percent met the DSM III diagnostic criteria for PTSD. In addition, social withdrawal, irritability and hostility, interpersonal relationship problems and functional disability were found. Although a variety of psychosocial symptoms were seen, it is suggested that part of this response be considered as manifestation of a healthy, normal attempt to cope with a severely traumatizing experience. The effects of collective trauma and social methods of treatment are also described.

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  • Somasundaram, Daya J., 1996. "Post-traumatic responses to aerial bombing," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 42(11), pages 1465-1471, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:42:y:1996:i:11:p:1465-1471
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    1. Dilani M. Perera-Diltz & John M. Laux & Mojisola F. Tiamiyu & Nick J. Piazza & Martin H. Ritchie & Graham B. Stead, 2009. "Development of a Screening Instrument for Post-Traumatic Symptoms," Psychology and Developing Societies, , vol. 21(2), pages 277-298, July.

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