Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2005):

Post-traumatic stress disorder in children witnessing a public hanging in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Full Abstract

A study was made of post-traumatic stress disorder in 200 children aged 7-11 years who had witnessed a public hanging next to their school in Isfahan, Islamic Republic of Iran. A standard checklist was completed through interviews with the children's parents 3 months after the event. Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms were identified in 104 children (52%), with 88 suffering re-experiences, 24 avoidance and 62 hyperarousal. The mean stress severity according to the Child Post-Traumatic Stress Reaction Index was 39.1, indicating a moderate to severe severity of stress. The study highlights the serious emotional effects on children who witness traumatic events.

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Author information

Author/s: Attari, A (A); Dashty, S (S); Mahmoodi, M (M);

Affiliation: Behavioural Sciences Research Centre, Khorshid Hospital, Isfahan, Islamic Republic of Iran. attari(-atsign-)excite.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de santé de la Méditerranée orientale = al-Majallah al-?i??iyah li-sharq al-mutawassi? (East Mediterr Health J), published in Egypt. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2006 Jan-Mar; vol 12 (issue 1-2) : pp 72-80

Dates: Created 2006/10/12; Completed 2006/11/20;

PMID: 17037223, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Arousal Attitude to Health Avoidance Learning Capital Punishment - methods Child Child Psychology Chronic Disease Educational Status Health Services Needs and Demand Humans Interview, Psychological

Iran - epidemiology Life Change Events Parents - education; psychology Prevalence Psychiatric Status Rating Scales Public Facilities Questionnaires Risk Factors Severity of Illness Index Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - diagnosis; epidemiology; etiology; psychology Urban Health - statistics & numerical data

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