Search for dissertations about: "posttraumatic distress"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 swedish dissertations containing the words posttraumatic distress.

2. 1. Distress after criminal victimization : quantitative and qualitative aspects in a two-year perspective

   Author : Olof Semb; Elisabet Sundbom; Mikael Henningsson; Dan Stiwne; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; criminal victimization; posttraumatic distress; risk factors; Psychology; Psykologi; Psychology; psykologi;

   Abstract : This thesis explores distress and reactions after crime by a previously unknown perpetrator in a two-year perspective. Distress was investigated at eight months and two years, using quantitative and qualitative methods. READ MORE

4. 2. Posttraumatic Stress and Cognitive Processes in Patients with Burns

   Author : Josefin Sveen; Mimmie Willebrand; Bengt Gerdin; Christina Hultman; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Burn; Posttraumatic stress disorder; Outcome Assessment; Injuries; Trauma; Psychological distress; Psychiatric Disorders; Psychiatry; Psykiatri; Psychology; Psykologi; Psychiatry; Psykiatri;

   Abstract : A severe burn is one of the most traumatic injuries a person can experience. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is relatively common after burns, and can be devastating for the individual’s possibilities for recovery. READ MORE

5. 3. 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

6. 4. 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

7. 5. Induced Abortions and Posttraumatic Stress - Is there any relation? : A Swedish multi-centre study

   Author : Inger Wallin Lundell; Agneta Skoog Svanberg; Inger Sundström Poromaa; Susanne Georgsson Öhman; Berit Schei; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Abortion Induced; Stress Disorders Posttraumatic; Anxiety; Depression; Mental Health; Personality Traits; Ambulatory Care Facilities; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

   Abstract : Introduction: Induced abortion is a common medical intervention. Whether psychological sequelae might follow induced abortion has long been a subject of concern among researchers, and there is lack of knowledge about the relationship between posttraumatic disorder (PTSD) and induced abortion. READ MORE