Jiang Xiaolian
Sichuan University, China
Title: Study on the post-traumatic stress disorder and its predictive factors among Tibetan adolescents in most heavily hit area three years after Yushu earthquake in Qinghai Province, P R China
Biography
Biography: Jiang Xiaolian
Abstract
Objective: To examine the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its predictive factors among Tibetan adolescents in most heavily hit area three years after Yushu earthquake. Method: A cross sectional study was adopted. 4072 Tibetan adolescents in the most heavily hit area of Yushu earthquake, Jigu Zhen were surveyed. Socio-demographic Questionnaire, Earthquake Exposure Questionnaire, the Internality, Powerful other, Chance Scale, Coping Style Scale, Social Support Appraisal and PTSD Checklist-Civilian Version (PCL-C) were delivered. Besides, the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Disorders (SCID) was used by psychiatrists to confirm the PTSD diagnosis. Statistical analysis was performed by using SPSS 22.0. Result: The mean scores of PCL-C and its three subscales (re-experiencing, avoidance and hyper- arousal) were 32.0 (25.0, 41.0), 11.0 (8.0, 14.0), 11.0 (9.0, 15.0), 10.0 (7.0, 13.0) respectively. The prevalence rate of PTSD was 9.70% (n=395). Significant predictive factors for the total score of PCL-C include age, earthquake exposure, powerful others, imagination, abreaction, endurance, seeking help, support from family members, and support from others. Significant predictive factors for PTSD incidence include earthquake exposure, powerful others, imagination, abreaction, endurance, support from family members and support from others. Conclusion: The prevalence rate of PTSD among Tibetan adolescents in most heavily hit area three years after Yushu earthquake was 9.70%. Age, earthquake exposure, locus of control, coping style, and social support were its significant predicting factors.