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2. 1. Abused Women : Health, Somatization, and Posttraumatic Stress

   Author : Charlotta Samelius; Klaas Wijma; Barbro Wijma; Gun Wingren; Elisabet Sundbom; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Abuse; Prevalence; Psychological health; Somatization; Posttraumatic stress; Psychology; Psykologi;

   Abstract : The aims of this thesis were to estimate the lifetime prevalence of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse in a random population-based sample of women aged 18-60 years; to estimate current suffering thereof; and to investigate associations between abuse and health problems, more specifically to study abuse related variables associated with somatization and PTSD, respectively.The studies had a cross-sectional design. READ MORE

4. 2. Posttraumatic stress among parents of children on cancer treatment: support, care and distress

   Author : Ulrika Pöder; Louise von Essen; Gustaf Ljungman; Ingalill Rahm Hallberg; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Caring sciences; posttraumatic stress; PTSD; symptoms; emotional support; satisfaction; childhood cancer; parents; Vårdvetenskap;

   Abstract : The main aim of this thesis was to longitudinally investigate the potential occurrence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among parents of children on cancer treatment (Study I). Additional aims were to describe parents’ perceptions of emotional support and satisfaction with the child’s care (II), perceptions of the child’s symptom burden (III), and parents’ stories about having a child on cancer treatment (IV). READ MORE

5. 3. Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress in Parents of Children on Cancer Treatment : Factor Structure, Experiential Avoidance, and Internet-based Guided Self-help

   Author : Martin Cernvall; Louise von Essen; Gustaf Ljungman; Christine Eiser; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cancer and oncology; Children; Parents; Cognitive behavior therapy; Experiential avodiance; Posttraumatic stress symptoms; Depresssion;

   Abstract : Having a child diagnosed with cancer is stressful and many parents of children on treatment for cancer report symptoms of posttraumatic stress (PTSS). The overall purpose was to, among parents of children on treatment for cancer, investigate the factor structure of PTSS; investigate the relationships between experiential avoidance (EA), rumination, PTSS and depression; and to develop, test, and evaluate a guided self-help intervention provided via the internet. READ MORE

6. 4. Trauma-focused digital support, momentary psychological states, and long-term symptoms : Randomized controlled trial and ecological momentary assessment

   Author : Ida Hensler; Filip Arnberg; Josefin Sveen; Martin Cernvall; Monique Pfaltz; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; mHealth; telemental health; app; PTSD Coach; trauma; potentially traumatic event; posttraumatic stress; PTSD; self-rated health; ecological momentary assessment; randomized controlled trial; COVID-19; pandemic; e-hälsa; digital hälsa; internetbehandling; app; PTSD Coach; trauma; posttraumatisk stress; PTSD; självskattad hälsa; COVID-19; pandemi; Psychiatry; Psykiatri; Psychology; Psykologi;

   Abstract : Perceived health, symptoms, and emotional states may fluctuate in response to coping efforts and support. The short- and long-term effects, benefits, and harms of trauma-focused self-management apps should be investigated. READ MORE

7. 5. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the General Population

   Author : Örjan Frans; Mats Fredrikson; Hans Ågren; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; posttraumatic stress disorder; trauma; epidemiology; general population; prevalence; traffic road accidents; DSM-structure; positron emission tomography; regional cerebral blood flow; symptom provocation; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor; Psykologi; Psychology; Psykologi; klinisk psykologi; Clinical Psychology;

   Abstract : This thesis explored the epidemiology of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and different aspects of the disorder. Firstly, we investigated the lifetime prevalence of traumatic experiences and PTSD in the general adult population in Sweden and evaluated the impact of different trauma types, trauma frequency, and perceived distress. READ MORE