A survey of mental health among transferred injured survivors in Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan / 中华预防医学杂志
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine
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(12): 376-379, 2009.
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em Chinês
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To assess the depression and anxious status among transferred injured survivors in Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan province.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A total of 43 transferred injured survivors were investigated by questionnaire exploring their trauma symptoms and mental health status.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>High rates of trauma symptoms were remarkably observed in these survivors. Of all the respondents, 60% had some emotional symptoms and sleeping difficulties. About one third of respondents experienced recurrent and intrusive distressing recollection of event, 16 (37.21%) experienced nightmare, 15 (34.88%) had flashback and 7 (16.28%) of them tried to avoid relative stress.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Many mental symptoms were observed in transferred injured survivors. The two major factors of mental stress were emotional symptoms and re-experience of the disaster.</p>
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Assunto principal:
Psicologia
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Transtornos de Estresse Pós-Traumáticos
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Estresse Psicológico
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Ferimentos e Lesões
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Sobreviventes
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Desastres
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Terremotos
Limite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Idoso
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Aged80
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Chinês
Revista:
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2009
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