Methods Thirty-three nurses recruited from the University of New Mexico hospital underwent an 8-week exercise intervention for this randomized, crossover clinical trial. Participants were screened with the PTSD Checklist Civilian version (PCL-C). Participants were randomly assigned to either the wait-list control group or the exercise group. Cortisol, DHEAS, ACTH and PTSD symptom severity were ...

PURPOSE Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and post-traumatic growth (PTG) are two different outcomes that may occur after experiencing traumatic events. Meanwhile, the traumatic exposure level and emotion response played an important role in the process. The present study first evaluated the relationship between PTSD, PTG, and traumatic exposure level and then compared the characteristics o...

Abstract The 2020 U.S. presidential election saw rising political tensions among ordinary voters and elites, with fears of violence culminating in the January 6 riot. We hypothesized that might have been traumatic for some voters, producing measurable symptoms post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). also negative sentiment toward opposing party correlates PTSD. measured PTSD using a modified ver...

BACKGROUND The university environment poses a high risk of spreading infectious diseases, particularly the 2009 pandemic influenza H1N1, as it is a mass gathering place for youth. This study aimed to evaluate the predictors of stress symptoms among Chinese university students during the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic. MATERIAL/METHODS We used a self-reported questionnaire, the PTSD (posttraumat...

BACKGROUND There are currently no validated instruments to assess the burden of combat-related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Sinhalese-the main spoken language in Sri Lanka. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this research was to establish the cross-cultural and structural validity of the PTSD Check List-Military Version (PCL-M) translated into Sinhalese. METHODS Expert committee consensus ...

Introduction Childbirth can be a very painful experience, especially vaginally. It have many complications. The obstetrical complications of caesarean section are well studied but its psychological little mentioned. Most women recover quickly after giving birth, others seem to more difficulty. Researchers attempted identify perinatal risk factors for the development post-traumatic stress disord...