Cyclone Bola : A study of the psychological after-effects

作者: Kerry Eustace , Carol Macdonald , Nigel Long

DOI: 10.1080/10615809908250479

关键词: PsychiatrySocial environmentInjury preventionSuicide preventionHuman factors and ergonomicsSocial supportOccupational safety and healthPoison controlPsychologyClinical psychologyAnxiety disorder

摘要: Abstract The present study investigated long-term psychological effects of Cyclone Bola, which struck the East Coast New Zealand's North Island in March, 1988. Using mailed self-report questionnaires, data was collected from 118 individuals who had been evacuated their homes during and/or applied for financial aid following disaster. found that, five years after cyclone, 12% respondents could be classified as post-traumatic stress disorder cases and 17% were with high distress scores. relationship between these outcomes various risk factors examined. High scores significantly related to higher mean levels emotional at time disaster, greater dissatisfaction both post-disaster assistance social support.

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