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Functional impairment and utilization of services associated with posttraumatic stress in the community

Functional impairment and utilization of services associated with posttraumatic stress in the... This study describes social functioning and service utilization patterns associated with posttraumatic stress symptoms relative to nonpsychiatric controls and depressive disorder controls in a cross‐sectional epidemiological survey. Data from 49 cases and 147 controls who participated in the North Carolina component of the Epidemiologic Catchment Area study were examined. Results indicate that symptoms of posttraumatic stress were associated with impairment along several domains of functioning: social, financial, physical, and psychological. Individuals with posttraumatic stress were found to have more socioeconomic disadvantages and impaired functioning. Despite this, individuals with posttraumatic stress are receiving relatively few mental health services. Further research assessing service use, treatment, and functional outcomes are indicated. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Traumatic Stress Wiley

Functional impairment and utilization of services associated with posttraumatic stress in the community

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Publisher
Wiley
Copyright
Copyright © 1999 International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
ISSN
0894-9867
eISSN
1573-6598
DOI
10.1023/A:1024781504756
pmid
10646189
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Abstract

This study describes social functioning and service utilization patterns associated with posttraumatic stress symptoms relative to nonpsychiatric controls and depressive disorder controls in a cross‐sectional epidemiological survey. Data from 49 cases and 147 controls who participated in the North Carolina component of the Epidemiologic Catchment Area study were examined. Results indicate that symptoms of posttraumatic stress were associated with impairment along several domains of functioning: social, financial, physical, and psychological. Individuals with posttraumatic stress were found to have more socioeconomic disadvantages and impaired functioning. Despite this, individuals with posttraumatic stress are receiving relatively few mental health services. Further research assessing service use, treatment, and functional outcomes are indicated.

Journal

Journal of Traumatic StressWiley

Published: Oct 1, 1999

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