Citation

Coffman S. J. Pediatr. Nurs. 1998; 13(6): 376-382.

Affiliation

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/S0882-5963(98)80026-2

PMID

9879174

Abstract

Children's reactions to disaster are influenced by their developmental stage, as well as by situational, personal, and family factors. This review describes children's experiences during man-made and natural disasters and uses drawings and narrative to illustrate specific reactions. Mental health outcomes, including post-traumatic stress disorder, are identified, as are approaches to working with children and families after disaster.

Language: en