Development of PTSD After Natural Disaster
Conditions
Brief summary
A survey (patient self-report) of patients presenting to UAB emergency room, outpatient trauma clinics and substance abuse center for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and maladaptive coping responses after the widespread tornado disaster that occurred in Alabama in April 2011.
Interventions
OTHERReferral to counseling services if desired
Sponsors
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Study design
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
19 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* 19 and older Able and willing to complete a questionnaire
Exclusion criteria
* Younger than 19 Unwilling or unable to complete a questionnaire
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Development of PTSD | June 2011-December 2012 |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed