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Citation |
Gregory J, Embrey DG. Traumatology 2009; 15(1): 52-62. |
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(Copyright © 2009, Green Cross Academy of Traumatology, Publisher APA Journals) |
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Abstract |
This pilot study evaluated the ability of a companion recovery model to decrease the effects of profound catastrophic trauma in 130 male and female former child soldiers in Liberia, West Africa. This 2-week intervention model was field-tested to determine its ability to reduce the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Clinical Assessment of PTSD Scale was used to evaluate pretreatment and posttreatment symptoms of PTSD. Results showed a significant reduction (p ≤ .001) in PTSD symptoms by 33%. Early findings suggest that the model may be helpful in reducing the symptoms of trauma in former child soldiers. |