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Post traumatic stress disorder reactions in children of war: a longitudinal study
- Authors:
- THABET Abel Azia, VOSTANIS Panos
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 24(2), February 2000, pp.291-298.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This article aims to establish rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reactions and general mental health problems in children who had experienced war trauma. Concludes the reactions tend to decrease in the absence of further stressors, although a substantial proportion of children still present with a range of emotional and behavioural problems. Cumulative previous experience of war trauma constitutes a risk factor for continuing PTSD symptoms.