Risk Factors of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder After an Earthquake Disaster

• DOI: 10.1097/nmd.0000000000000060
• Publication Date: 2013-11-26T19:19:52Z
• Authors: Jasim Anwar; Elias Mpofu; Lynda R. Matthews; Kaye E. Brock
• Keywords: Adult; Family Characteristics; Adolescent; Age Factors; Middle Aged; 3. Good health; Disasters; Interviews as Topic; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Young Adult; 03 medical and health sciences; Reproductive Health; 0302 clinical medicine; Social Isolation; 5. Gender equality; Pregnancy; Risk Factors; Surveys and Questionnaires; Earthquakes; Humans; Female; Pakistan; Marriage

This study sought to predict posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from women's reproductive health events after an earthquake experience. Data on antenatal care, pregnancy outcomes, family planning, socioeconomic status, experiences, and mental were collected a random sample of 425 women age using the Centers for Disease Control Prevention Reproductive Health Assessment Toolkit Harvard Trauma Questionnaire. analyzed multivariate regression analysis PTSD symptoms posttrauma care variables events. Restricted social participation, use temporary accommodation, complications, injectable contraceptives significant risk factors PTSD. These may be exacerbated by context conservative societies, traditions about care–seeking behavior, access care. Antecedent influence reaction major trauma including such as earthquake.