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PTSD and Partial PTSD among First Responders One and Five Years after the Paris Terror Attacks in November 2015.
Prioux, Clémentine; Marillier, Maude; Vuillermoz, Cécile; Vandentorren, Stéphanie; Rabet, Gabrielle; Petitclerc, Matthieu; Baubet, Thierry; Stene, Lise Eilin; Pirard, Philippe; Motreff, Yvon.
  • Prioux C; Santé Publique France, Direction des Maladies non Transmissibles et Traumatismes, F-94415 Saint-Maurice, France.
  • Marillier M; Santé Publique France, Direction des Maladies non Transmissibles et Traumatismes, F-94415 Saint-Maurice, France.
  • Vuillermoz C; INSERM, Institut Pierre Louis d'Epidémiologie et de Santé Publique (IPLESP), Department of Social Epidemiology, Sorbonne Université, F-75012 Paris, France.
  • Vandentorren S; INSERM, Bordeaux Population Health Research Center, University of Bordeaux, U1219, F-33000 Bordeaux, France.
  • Rabet G; Santé Publique France, Direction Scientifique et Internationale, F-94415 Saint-Maurice, France.
  • Petitclerc M; Santé Publique France, Direction Appui, Traitements et Analyses des Données, F-94415 Saint-Maurice, France.
  • Baubet T; Service Médical D'urgence-Bureau de Santé et de Prévention, Brigade de Sapeurs-Pompiers de Paris, 1, Place Jules-Renard, F-75017 Paris, France.
  • Stene LE; Laboratoire UTRPP, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, F-93430 Villetaneuse, France.
  • Pirard P; Laboratoire UTRPP, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, F-93430 Villetaneuse, France.
  • Motreff Y; APHP Hôpital Avicenne, Psychopathology Department for Children, Adolescents, General Psychiatry and Specialized Addiction, F-93009 Bobigny, France.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 20(5)2023 02 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2277007
ABSTRACT
Following the Paris terror attacks in November 2015, a large number of first responders (FR) were mobilized and consequently were at risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Based on the ESPA 13 November survey, the objectives of this study were to 1) describe the prevalence of PTSD and partial PTSD in FR five years after the attacks, 2) describe the changes in PTSD and partial PTSD from one to five years after the attacks, and 3) examine factors associated with PTSD and partial PTSD five years after the attacks. Data were collected using an online questionnaire. PTSD and partial PTSD were measured using the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist based on the DSM-5 (PCL-5). Gender, age, responder category, education level, exposure, mental health history, history of traumatic events, training, social support, concern about the COVID-19 epidemic, and somatic problems present after the attacks were all analyzed as potential factors associated with PTSD and partial PTSD using multinomial logistic regression. A total of 428 FR were included 5 years after the attacks, of which 258 had participated also 1 year after the attacks. Five years after the attacks, the prevalence of PTSD and partial PTSD were 8.6% and 22%, respectively. Presence of somatic problems after the attacks were associated with PTSD. Involvement in dangerous crime scenes was associated with a higher risk of partial PTSD. No awareness of psychological risks in the context of professional activity through specific training was associated with partial PTSD, in particular among participants aged 45 years or more. To mitigate PTSD for FR, monitoring mental health symptoms, providing mental health education, and providing treatment may be needed for several years after the attacks.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / September 11 Terrorist Attacks / Emergency Responders / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph20054160

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / September 11 Terrorist Attacks / Emergency Responders / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph20054160