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Functional impairment and utilization of services associated with posttraumatic stress in the community
Author(s) -
AmayaJackson Lisa,
Davidson Jonathan R.,
Hughes Dana C.,
Swartz Marvin,
Reynolds Victoria,
George Linda K.,
Blazer Dan G.
Publication year - 1999
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 - 10.1023/a:1024781504756
Subject(s) - posttraumatic stress , socioeconomic status , mental health , epidemiology , clinical psychology , psychology , psychiatry , depression (economics) , cross sectional study , medicine , environmental health , population , pathology , economics , macroeconomics
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.