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ArticleJournal of affective disorders2022

Mapping post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and quality of life among residents of Wuhan, China after the COVID-19 outbreak: A network perspective.

Wen Li, Yan-Jie Zhao, Shu-Fang Zhang, Bingxiang Yang, Teris Cheung, Todd Jackson, Sha Sha, Yu-Tao Xiang

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Wen LiShanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Key Laboratory of Forensic Science, Ministry of Justice China, Shanghai Forensic Service Platform, Academy of Forensic Science, Shanghai, China.
Yan-Jie ZhaoUnit of Psychiatry, Department of Public Health and Medicinal Administration, Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macao; Centre for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, University of Macau, Macao; Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Macau, Macao.
Shu-Fang ZhangResearch Center for Psychological and Health Sciences, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, Hubei, China,; Department of Psychiatry, Wuhan Mental Health Center, Wuhan, Hubei province, China.
Bingxiang YangSchool of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Teris CheungSchool of Nursing, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong kong.
Todd JacksonDepartment of Psychology, University of Macau, Macao.
Sha ShaThe National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders & Beijing Key Laboratory of Mental Disorders, Beijing Anding Hospital & the Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China. Electronic address: sarahbon@163.com.
Yu-Tao XiangUnit of Psychiatry, Department of Public Health and Medicinal Administration, Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macao; Centre for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, University of Macau, Macao; Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Macau, Macao. Electronic address: xyutly@gmail.com.

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objectivesThe Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak may have a long-term impact on mental health in the general population. This study examined inter-relationships between post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms (PTSS) and quality of life (QOL) in Wuhan residents after the COVID-19 outbreak using network approach.

methodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted between May 25 and June 18, 2020. PTSS and QOL were measured using Chinese versions of the Post -Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist - Civilian Version and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire - brief version, respectively.

resultsA total of 2598 participants were included. A network analysis revealed "Avoiding reminders", "Feeling emotionally numb", "Avoiding thoughts", "Hypervigilance", and "Reliving experiences" as the most central (influential) nodes in PTSS network models both before and after controlling for covariates. The connection between "Avoiding thoughts" and "Avoiding reminders" had the strongest edge. Three symptom communities were detected and can be summarized as "re-experiencing and avoidance", "negative changes in thinking and mood", and "hyperarousal". The bridge symptoms connecting PTSS and QOL were "Sleep disturbances", "Irritability", and "Loss of interest". LIMITATIONS: Limitations included the cross-sectional study design, self-report measures in data collection, and lack of follow-ups beyond the initial phase of the pandemic.

conclusionsPTSS were common among Wuhan residents even after the initial COVID-19 outbreak had passed. Attention should be paid to lingering symptoms of avoiding reminders, emotional numbness, avoiding thoughts, hypervigilance, and reliving experiences in treating PTSS related to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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COVID-19Stress Disorders, Post-TraumaticChinaCross-Sectional StudiesDisease OutbreaksHumansQuality of LifeCOVID-19Network analysisPost-traumatic stress disorder symptomsWuhan residents

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PMID36030998
PMCPMC9420032

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