The impact of flooding on the mental health of affected people in South Korea

In this study we hypothesized that the residents in the disaster-exposed group would experience higher levels of stress, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder compared to those in the non-disaster group. Furthermore, this would result in an increased need for health-related welfare...

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Veröffentlicht in:Community mental health journal 2005-12, Vol.41 (6), p.633-645
Hauptverfasser: Chae, Eun-Hee, Tong Won Kim, Rhee, Seon-Ja, Henderson, Terrence David
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:In this study we hypothesized that the residents in the disaster-exposed group would experience higher levels of stress, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder compared to those in the non-disaster group. Furthermore, this would result in an increased need for health-related welfare in the disaster-exposed group. Our data supports both hypotheses, and these research findings are consistent with a growing body of research that supports such a conclusion.
ISSN:0010-3853
1573-2789
DOI:10.1007/s10597-005-8845-6