TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2007//
TI  - Enduring consequences of terrorism: 7-month follow-up survey of reactions to the bombings in London on 7 July 2005
JO  - British journal of psychiatry
A1  - Wessely, Simon
A1  - Simpson, John
A1  - Hughes, J. H.
A1  - Greenberg, Neil
A1  - Brewin, Chris R.
A1  - Rubin, G. James
SP  - 350
EP  - 356
VL  - 190
IS  - 
N2  - BACKGROUND: Terrorist attacks can have psychological effects on the general public. AIMS: To assess the medium-term effects of the July 2005 London bombings on the general population in London and to identify risk factors for persistent effects. METHOD: We telephoned 1010 Londoners 11-13 days after the bombings to assess stress levels, perceived threat and travel intentions. Seven months later, 574 respondents were contacted again and asked similar questions, and questions concerning altered perceptions of self and the world. RESULTS: ;Substantial stress' (11%), perceived threat to self (43%) and reductions in travel because of the bombings (19%) persisted at a reduced level; other perceived threats remained unchanged. A more negative world view was common. Other than degree of exposure to the bombings, there were no consistent predictors of which people with short-term reactions would develop persistent reactions. CONCLUSIONS: A longer-term impact of terrorism on the perceptions and behaviour of Londoners was documented.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0007-1250
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjp.bp.106.029785
ID  - ref1
ER  -