Search for dissertations about: "posttraumatic stress disorder PTSD"

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2. 1. 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

4. 2. Childhood trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder : A developmental and cross-cultural approach

   Author : Abdulbaghi Ahmad; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neurosciences; Childhood Trauma; PTSD; Resilience; Cross-Cultural; Kurdistan; Neurovetenskap; Neurology; Neurologi; Child and Youth Psychiatry; Barn- och ungdomspsykiatri;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to identify child-specific cross-cultural protecting and vulnerability factors regarding traumatic experiences and posttraumatic stress reactions. Children between 6-18 years were interviewed from three different socio-cultural backgrounds. READ MORE

5. 3. Long-Term Posttraumatic Stress in Survivors from Disasters and Major Accidents

   Author : Filip Arnberg; Tom Lundin; Christina Hultman; Per-Olof Michel; Hans Peter Søndergaard; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Posttraumatic stress disorder; Anxiety disorders; Transportation disasters; Motor vehicle accidents; Survivors; Children; Longitudinal studies; Posttraumatisk stresstörning; PTSD; ångeststörningar; katastrofer; transportolyckor; trafikolyckor; överlevande; barn; longitudinella studier; Psychiatry; Psykiatri;

   Abstract : Disasters and major accidents are a significant cause of distress worldwide. High levels of posttraumatic stress can become chronic after severe and prolonged psychological trauma, raising concerns about the extent of adverse long-term consequences after single events. READ MORE

6. 4. 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

7. 5. Cognitive-behavioral treatment and theory in posttraumatic stress disorder

   Author : Nenad Paunović; Terence Keane; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; acute PTSD; crime victims; prevention; chronic PTSD; refugees; cognitive-behavior therapy; exposure therapy; Stroop task; attentional and memory bias; preattentive bias; face recognition.; psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : The present dissertation contains four empirical studies. The first two investigated the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral (CBT) treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by randomizing patients to two different groups. The last two are experimental studies that tested parts of the cognitive theory of PTSD. READ MORE