Prevalence and predictors of posttraumatic stress disorder and depressive symptoms among child survivors 1 year following the Wenchuan earthquake in China.

摘要: The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence rates probable posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression explore potential risk factors among child adolescent survivors 1 year following 2008 Wenchuan earthquake. 3052 participants were administered Child PTSD Symptom Scale, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale Children, earthquake experience scale. Results indicated that 8.6 42.5 %, respectively. Demographic variables (i.e., age gender) most aspects experiences direct exposure, close ones’ fear safety ones, prior exposure trauma, living location, house damage, with exception type housing) made unique contributions depressive symptoms. In addition, moderating effect gender on relationships between symptoms significant. conclusion, a more common psychological response than Age both Furthermore, older female exhibit severe Additionally, several damage) also important development maintenance