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. 2005 Feb;18(1):39-42.
doi: 10.1002/jts.20004.

Posttraumatic stress, anxiety, and depression in survivors of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)

Kitty K Wu  1 , Sumee K Chan, Tracy M Ma
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Posttraumatic stress, anxiety, and depression in survivors of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)

Kitty K Wu et al. J Trauma Stress. 2005 Feb.

Abstract

This study examines the psychological impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 195 adult patients in Hong Kong. The Impact of Event Scale-Revised and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were administered to patients 1 month after their discharge. Of the participants 10% to 18% reported symptoms related to posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression. Symptom severity was associated with high perceived life threat and low emotional support. Women and participants who had low education level were more likely to have symptoms of avoidance. Participants who personally knew someone who had SARS were more likely to be affected by depressive symptoms.

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