Background We examined the prevalence and predictive factors of PTSD and depression in
relation with peritraumatic distress, trauma exposure, and sociodemographic characteristics …

This study explored the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms
related to social support received by the children and adolescents who survived the …

This study investigates the long-term consequences for adolescents and young adults who
experienced the January 12, 2010, earthquake that struck Haiti. It aims to evaluate the …

Abstract Purpose of Review There is evidence that the exposure to a major natural disaster
such as the 2010 earthquake in Haiti may have devastating short-and long-term effects on …

Background More than 500 studies were conducted in Haiti following the January 12 of
2010 earthquake, yet few of them assessed mental health of the population. To our …

Abstract Background On January 12, 2010, a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the
Republic of Haiti and destroyed Port-au-Prince, the capital and others cities across the …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the course of PTSD, depression, and current quality of life
among adolescents 32-months after the 1999 Parnitha earthquake in Greece. METHODS …

Abstract Background On August 8, 2017, a 7-magtitude earthquake struck Jiuzhaigou
County in Sichuan, China. This was the third devastating earthquake in that province. The …

Background The study was implemented to examine the relationship between traumatic
experiences and longitudinal development of mental health for children and adolescents …

Few longitudinal studies have focused on mental health problems among adolescents after
earthquakes. We investigated changes in post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and …