A survey of New Yorkers after the Sept. 11 2001, terrorist attacks

A survey of New Yorkers after the Sept. 11 2001, terrorist attacks
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DOI:
10.1176/appi.ajp.160.4.780
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发表时间:
2003-04-01
影响因子:
17.7
通讯作者:
Stevens, P
Stevens, P
中科院分区:
医学1区
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作者:
DeLisi, LE;Maurizio, A;Stevens, P

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Objective: This study examined the prevalence of psychiatric symptoms among residents/workers in Manhattan 3-6 months after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.Method: A total of 1,009 adults (516 men and 493 women) were interviewed in person throughout Manhattan. All answered questions about themselves before and after September 11 that included their emotional status.Results: A total of 56.3% had at least one severe or two or more mild to moderate symptoms. Women reported significantly more symptoms than men. Loss of employment, residence, or family/friends correlated with greater and more severe symptoms. The most distressing experiences appeared to be painful memories and reminders; dissociation was rare. Only 26.7% of individuals with severe symptoms were obtaining treatment.Conclusions: Over half of the individuals had some emotional sequelae 3-6 months after September 11, but the percent was decreasing. Only a small portion of those with severe responses was seeking treatment.