Open AccessPrevalence and Characteristics of Posttraumatic Nightmares in War- and Conflict-Affected Students
Author(s) -
Jon-Håkon Schultz,
June Thorvaldsen Forsberg,
Gerlinde Harb,
Eva Alisic
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
nature and science of sleep
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.715
H-Index - 34
ISSN - 1179-1608
DOI - 10.2147/nss.s282967
Subject(s) - nightmare , psychiatry , medicine , clinical psychology , posttraumatic stress , psychology
Recurrent nightmares, frequently associated with traumatic experiences, may impair quality of life and daily functioning. However, there have been few studies of posttraumatic nightmares occurring among children and youth, in particular for trauma-exposed populations in conflict zones.