@article{ref1,
title="Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in Hispanic immigrants after the september 11th attacks: severity and relationship to previous traumatic exposure",
journal="Hispanic journal of behavioral sciences",
year="2003",
author="Pantin, Hilda M. and Schwartz, Seth J. and Prado, Guillermo and Feaster, Daniel J. and Szapocznik, José",
volume="25",
number="1",
pages="56-72",
abstract="This study examined posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom severity in Hispanic immigrants exposed to September 11th attacks through television, ascertained the relationship between previous traumatic exposure and September 11th-related symptoms, and investigated the effect of television exposure of the attacks on symptoms. A total of 110 Hispanic immigrant adults (22 males, 88 females) living more than 1,000 miles from the attacks completed measures of natural disaster exposure, war violence exposure, and September 11th-related PTSD symptoms. Of the sample, 14% self-reported September 11th-related PTSD symptoms consistent with a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) diagnosis. Previous exposure to natural disasters and war violence was significantly related to September 11th-related PTSD symptomatology. Individuals with symptoms consistent with a DSM-IV PTSD diagnosis reported twice as much war violence exposure and one-and-a-half times as much natural disaster exposure as those not meeting criteria. <br><br>RESULTS are discussed regarding potential public health implications.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0739-9863",
doi="10.1177/0739986303251695",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0739986303251695"
}