Effects of prior trauma and age on posttraumatic stress symptoms in Asian and Middle Eastern immigrants after terrorism in the community.

摘要: Forty-five adult Asian and Middle Eastern immigrants living in Oklahoma City at the time of 1995 bombing were surveyed 1 \(\raise.5ex\hbox{$\scriptstyle 1$}\kern-.1em/ \kern-.15em\lower.25ex\hbox{$\scriptstyle 2$} \) to 2 years later as part a disaster mental health outreach program. Demographic variables, physical interpersonal exposure, initial physiologic emotional responses bombing, posttraumatic stress symptoms associated with this earlier trauma measured. Most participants had experienced prior their homeland. PTSD symptomatology from was most predictive response bomb-related symptoms. Bomb-related increased current age inversely related trauma. Results underscore importance providing long-term assistance