ArticleBMC public health2015
Long-term effects of lifetime trauma exposure in a rural community sample.
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- A Trauma-Informed Workshop Targeting the Attitudes of Mental Health Providers in a Rural, Racially Diverse Community Bordering Tribal lands.Journal of child & adolescent trauma · 2024Article
- Women's experiences of trauma, the psychosocial impact and health service needs during the perinatal period.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2023Article
- The predictors of depression in a longitudinal cohort of community dwelling rural adults in Australia.Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology · 2019Article
- Mental health literacy of school nurses in the United Arab Emirates.International journal of mental health systems · 2018Article
- Depression and Risk of Unintentional Injury in Rural Communities-A Longitudinal Analysis of the Australian Rural Mental Health Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2017Article
- Trauma Exposure and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in a Rural Perinatal Population.Journal of midwifery & women's healthArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThis study examines the long-term outcomes of lifetime trauma exposure, including factors that contribute to the development of PTSD, in a sample of rural adults.
methodsIn 623 rural community residents, lifetime trauma exposure, PTSD, other psychiatric disorders and lifetime suicidal ideation were assessed using the World Mental Health Composite International Diagnostic Interview. Logistic regressions were used to examine relationships between potentially traumatic events (PTEs) and lifetime PTSD and other diagnoses.
results78.2% of participants reported at least on PTE. Rates were broadly comparable with Australian national data: the most commonly endorsed events were unexpected death of a loved one (43.7%); witnessing injury or death (26.3%); and life-threatening accident (19.3%). While the mean age of the sample was 55 years, the mean age of first trauma exposure was 19 years. The estimated lifetime rate of PTSD was 16.0%. Events with the strongest association with PTSD were physical assault and unexpected death of a loved one. Current functioning was lowest among those with current PTSD, with this group reporting elevated psychological distress, higher mental health service use, a greater number of comorbidities, and lower perceived social support. Respondents with a past PTE but no PTSD history were generally similar in terms of their current wellbeing to those with no lifetime PTE.
conclusionsPTEs may have diverse psychological and social consequences beyond the development of PTSD. Ensuring that adequate support services are available in rural areas, particularly in the period immediately following a PTE, may reduce the long-term impact of traumatic events.
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