(2007) The effectiveness of problem solving skills in decreasing PTSD symptoms in suvivors of Bam earthquake. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences. pp. 736-740. ISSN 1682-024X
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Abstract
Objective: To study and assess the effectiveness of problem solving program training in survivors of earthquake of Bam in Iran in 2003. Methodology: A total of 160 habitants were matched and divided into two control and experimental groups. Both groups assessed and filled in the Mississippi PTSD and Coping Skill Questionnaires before and after the training program. Results: The study revealed that the experimental group showed a significant shift from emotion-focused to problem-focused coping skills. In addition, the PTSD symptoms significantly decreased from pre-test to post-test for the experimental group. Conclusion: It seems that the coping skill training, problem-focused problem solving, may be considered as a main factor for decreasing the psychological effects in disasters.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | problem-focused coping skills PTSD earthquake posttraumatic-stress-disorder depressive reactions children armenia General & Internal Medicine |
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| Page Range: | pp. 736-740 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences |
| Journal Index: | ISI |
| Volume: | 23 |
| Number: | 5 |
| ISSN: | 1682-024X |
| Depositing User: | مهندس مهدی شریفی |
| URI: | http://eprints.bmsu.ac.ir/id/eprint/7109 |
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