Prevalance of PTSD symptoms and depression and level of coping among the victims of the Kashmir conflict

Arooj Yaswi, Amber Haque

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    Abstract

    This study examined the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, depression, and coping mechanisms among the adult civilian population in Indian Kashmir. The Everstine Trauma Response Index-Adapted, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the Coping Resources Inventory were used to assess the three domains. Independent-sample t tests were used between the directly and indirectly traumatized groups to explore each of the five hypotheses of this study. The results showed significant differences for all of the hypotheses. The implications of the study are discussed and recommendations given to address the mental health situation of the victims.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)471-480
    Number of pages10
    JournalJournal of Loss and Trauma
    Volume13
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Sept 2008

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Phychiatric Mental Health
    • Social Psychology
    • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
    • Psychiatry and Mental health

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