Longitudinal study of PTSD, depression, and quality of life among adolescents after the Parnitha earthquake

Goenjian, Armen K.; Roussos, Alexandra; Steinberg, Alan M.; Sotiropoulou, Christina; Walling, David; Kakaki, Marina; Karagianni, Stavroula

doi:10.1016/j.jad.2011.04.053

Cited by 126 publications

(114 citation statements)

References 28 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Previous findings have indicated an association between PTSD and other psychological symptoms such as anxiety and depression (Fan et al, 2011; Goenjian et al, 2011; Lai et al, 2015, 2013), higher risks of behavioural problems, substance abuse and sleep disturbance (Pfefferbaum et al, 2015; Usami et al, 2013). This further highlights the importance of studying more diverse symptoms, particularly psychosomatic symptoms.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 96%

“…The majority of studies on children’s well-being following natural disasters have focused on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (Bokszczanin, 2007; Catani, Jacob, Schauer, Kohila, & Neuner, 2008; Fan, Zhang, Yang, Mo, & Liu, 2011; Goenjian et al, 2011; John, Russell, & Russell, 2007; Lai, Kelley, Harrison, Thompson, & Self-Brown, 2015; Self-Brown, Lai, Thompson, McGill, & Kelley, 2013; Stanke, Murray, Amlot, Nurse, & Williams, 2012). Depression and anxiety have also been reported among children post-disaster, and are often comorbid with PTSD (La Greca, Silverman, Lai, & Jaccard, 2010; Lai, La Greca, Auslander, & Short, 2013; Swenson et al, 1996).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Long-term health of children following the Eyjafjallajökull volcanic eruption: a prospective cohort study

Hlodversdóttir

Thorsteinsdottir

Þórðardóttir

et al. 2018

European Journal of Psychotraumatology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: More than 500 million people worldwide live within exposure range of an active volcano and children are a vulnerable subgroup of such exposed populations. However, studies on the effects of volcanic eruptions on children’s health beyond the first year are sparse. Objective: To examine the effect of the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption on physical and mental health symptoms among exposed children in 2010 and 2013 and to identify potential predictive factors for symptoms. Method: In a population-based prospective cohort study, data was collected on the adult population (N = 1615) exposed to the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption and a non-exposed group (N = 697). The exposed group was further divided according to exposure level. All participants answered questionnaires assessing their children´s and their own perceived health status in 2010 and 2013. Results: In 2010, exposed children were more likely than non-exposed children to experience respiratory symptoms (medium exposed OR 1.47; 95% CI 1.07–2.03; high exposed OR 1.52; 95% CI 1.03–2.24) and anxiety/worries (medium exposed OR 2.39; 95% CI 1.67–3.45; high exposed OR 2.77; 95% CI 1.81–4.27). Both genders had an increased risk of symptoms of anxiety/worries but only exposed boys were at increased risk of experiencing headaches and sleep disturbances compared to non-exposed boys. Within the exposed group, children whose homes were damaged were at increased risk of experiencing anxiety/worries (OR 1.62; 95% CI 1.13–2.32) and depressed mood (OR 1.55; 95% CI 1.07–2.24) than children whose homes were not damaged. Among exposed children, no significant decrease of symptoms was detected between 2010 and 2013. Conclusions: Adverse physical and mental health problems experienced by the children exposed to the eruption seem to persist for up to a three-year period post-disaster. These results underline the importance of appropriate follow-up for children after a natural disaster.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 96%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Long-term health of children following the Eyjafjallajökull volcanic eruption: a prospective cohort study

Hlodversdóttir

Thorsteinsdottir

Þórðardóttir

et al. 2018

European Journal of Psychotraumatology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The 1999 Athens earthquake is the most studied natural disaster in Greece in terms of the psychosocial effects on children, adolescents and adults (Giannopoulou et al, 2006; Goenjian et al, 2011; Groom & Soureti, 2004; Kolaitis et al, 2003; Roussos et al, 2005). This was a 5.9 Richter earthquake followed by 4000 aftershocks, had its epicentre in the north-western outskirts of Athens and was the most devastating in last 50 years, as it resulted in 143 deaths, more than 400 injuries and damage to 74,067 households.…”

Section: Current Research In Greecementioning

confidence: 99%

Psychotraumatology in Greece

Kolaitis

Olff

2017

European Journal of Psychotraumatology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

“…PTSD symptoms tend to persist longer than those of depression (4). Therefore, it is necessary for PSTD patients, especially young women, to receive continuous psychological support (5).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Web-Based Supportive Psychotherapy to Prevent Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Cross Sectional Study on the Iranian National Under-14 Girls’ Football Team After Nepal Earthquake in 2015

Hassanmirzaei

Soltani

Haratian³

et al. 2017

Asian J Sports Med

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: Earthquakes are devastating natural disasters. When an earthquake occurs during a significant event, such as Asian football confederation (AFC) under-14 girls' regional championship in Nepal (2015), all catastrophic casualties should be taken into account, including mental side effects on young sensitive groups. The present paper aimed to report risk-reduction activities for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 18 young members of the Iranian football team.

show abstract

Longitudinal study of PTSD, depression, and quality of life among adolescents after the Parnitha earthquake

Cited by 126 publications

References 28 publications

Long-term health of children following the Eyjafjallajökull volcanic eruption: a prospective cohort study

Long-term health of children following the Eyjafjallajökull volcanic eruption: a prospective cohort study

Psychotraumatology in Greece

Web-Based Supportive Psychotherapy to Prevent Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Cross Sectional Study on the Iranian National Under-14 Girls’ Football Team After Nepal Earthquake in 2015

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About