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Citation |
Xu J, Xie L, Li B, Li N, Yang Y. Nord. J. Psychiatry 2012; 66(5): 349-354. |
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Affiliation |
Jiajun Xu, M.D., Ph.D., Mental Health Center, West China Hospital , Chengdu, Sichuan 610041 , China. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2012, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group) |
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22283715 |
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Abstract |
Aim: We explore the prevalence and risk factors of anxiety symptoms among child survivors after an earthquake. Methods: This study was conducted among children aged 7-15 years in Qingchuan County 1 year after the Wenchuan earthquake. Trauma experiences and anxiety symptoms were assessed with a modified earthquake exposure scale and the Revised Children's Manifest Anxiety Scale. A total of 21,652 children participated in the survey. Results: The prevalence rate of anxiety symptoms was 18.9% among all participants. In a multivariate analysis, anxiety symptoms were significantly associated with gender, age, cultural differences and earthquake exposure. Anxiety symptoms were common among children in the Wenchuan earthquake area 1 year after the earthquake. Gender, age, culture and traumatic experiences from the earthquake may significantly influence anxiety symptoms among children. Discussion: This study provides baseline data about psychological outcomes among child survivors following an earthquake. Language: en |