Search for dissertations about: "stress disorder posttraumatic"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 35 swedish dissertations containing the words stress disorder posttraumatic.
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1. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the General Population
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
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2. Posttraumatic stress after childbirth
Abstract : The aim of the thesis was to study the occunence of posttraumatic stress after childbirth, as seen in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Furthermore the studies explored potential risk factors, in pregnancy and during the delivery, for posttraumatic stress after childbirth and its longitudinal course, one to eleven months postpartum. READ MORE
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3. Childhood trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder : A developmental and cross-cultural approach
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
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4. Long-Term Posttraumatic Stress in Survivors from Disasters and Major Accidents
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
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5. Posttraumatic Stress and Cognitive Processes in Patients with Burns
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