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Posttraumatic stress, anxiety, and depression in survivors of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
Author(s) -
Wu Kitty K.,
Chan Sumee K.,
Ma Tracy M.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
journal of traumatic stress
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.259
H-Index - 134
eISSN - 1573-6598
pISSN - 0894-9867
DOI - 10.1002/jts.20004
Subject(s) - anxiety , depression (economics) , psychiatry , posttraumatic stress , clinical psychology , acute stress disorder , psychology , medicine , economics , macroeconomics
This study examines the psychological impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 195 adult patients in Hong Kong. The Impact of Event Scale—Revised and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were administered to patients 1 month after their discharge. Of the participants 10% to 18% reported symptoms related to posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression. Symptom severity was associated with high perceived life threat and low emotional support. Women and participants who had low education level were more likely to have symptoms of avoidance. Participants who personally knew someone who had SARS were more likely to be affected by depressive symptoms.