Alcohol Abuse/Dependence Symptoms Among Hospital Employees Exposed to a SARS Outbreak: Table 1

• DOI: 10.1093/alcalc/agn073
• Publication Date: 2008-09-13T00:34:09Z
• Authors: Ping Wu; Xinhua Liu; Yunyun Fang; Bin Fan; Cordelia J. Fuller; Zhiqiang Guan; Zhongling Yao; Junhui Kong; Jin Lu; Iva J. Litvak
• Keywords: Alcohol Dependence

The aim of this study was to examine alcohol abuse/dependence symptoms among hospital employees exposed a severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak, and the relationship between types exposure SARS outbreak subsequent symptoms.A survey conducted 549 randomly selected in Beijing, China, concerning psychological impact 2003 outbreak. Subjects were assessed on sociodemographic factors post-traumatic stress (PTS), depression.Current symptom counts 3 years after positively associated with having been quarantined, or worked high-risk locations such as wards, during However, had family members friends contract, not related count. Symptoms PTS depression, used drinking coping method, also significantly increased symptoms. count remained significant even when other controlled for. When intrusion, avoidance hyperarousal clusters entered into model, found be symptoms.Exposure an infectious disease can, like disaster exposures, lead only PTSD but psychiatric conditions, abuse/dependence. findings will help policy makers health professionals better prepare for potential outbreaks diseases avian flu.