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The independent predictive value of peritraumatic dissociation for postdisaster intrusions, avoidance reactions, and PTSD symptom severity: A 4-year prospective study

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: This 4-year prospective study (N=662) of victims of a fireworks disaster examines the independent predictive value of peritraumatic dissociation for self-reported intrusions, avoidance reactions, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom severity at both 18-months (T2) and almost 4-years postdisaster (T3). Peritraumatic dissociation was measured 2-3 weeks after the disaster (T1). Hierarchical multiple regression analyses revealed that peritraumatic dissociation was not a strong independent predictor for intrusions and avoidance reactions and PTSD symptom severity at T2 or at T3 above initial intrusions, avoidance reactions, and psychological distress (T1). Results suggest that an early screening procedure for peritraumatic dissociation, which is aimed at identifying disaster victims who are at risk for long-term psychological disturbances can be omitted.

Source: Journal of Traumatic Stress

DOI: 10.1002/jts.20140

Authors: Peter G. van der Velden, Rolf J. Kleber, B. Christiaanse, Berthold P.R. Gersons, Frans G.H. Marcelissen, Annelieke N. Drogendijk, Linda Grievink, Miranda Olff, Mariel L. Meewisse

Institutions: Utrecht University, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment

Language: English

Topic: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2077623402

FWCI: 5.201

Cites: 45

Cited by: 60

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