Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Protective and Risk Factors in 18 Survivors of a Plane Crash

作者：Catanesi Roberto; Martino Vito; Candelli Chiara; Troccoli Giuseppe; Grattagliano Ignazio; Di Vella Giancarlo; Carabellese Felice^*

来源：Journal of Forensic Sciences, 2013, 58(5): 1388-1392.

DOI：10.1111/1556-4029.12178

• forensic science
• air disaster
• survivors
• posttraumatic stress disorder
• risk factors
• protective factors

The aim of this study is to identify protective and risk factors related to the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on a sample of survivors from a single plane crash. Eighteen survivors were examined 6months following the event. The subjects all underwent psychiatric interviews, Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale structured interviews, personality and cognitive tests. Only 38.9% of them presented with all of the symptoms of PTSD; 22.2% showed no symptoms for PTSD; remaining survivors exhibited emotional/affective symptoms related to the event. In addition to the severity of the traumatic event itself, other risk factors identified were the loss of a relative, the manifestation of depressive symptoms, and the severity of physical injuries sustained. Low levels of hostility and high levels of self-efficacy represented protective factors against developing PTSD.

• 出版日期2013-9