In:
Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, Wiley, Vol. 58, No. 6 ( 2004-12), p. 624-629
Abstract:
Abstract Sarin gas was dispersed in a Tokyo subway in 1995. This study investigates the mental and somatic symptoms of the 34 victims 5 years after the attack. Structured interviews (Clinician‐Administered Post‐Traumatic Stress Disorder [CAPS] and Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview) and self‐rating questionnaires were used to assess the symptoms. Not only post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but also non‐specific mental symptoms persisted in the victims at a high rate. A total of 11 victims were diagnosed with current or lifetime PTSD according to CAPS. Victims with PTSD showed higher anxiety levels and more visual memory impairment. A significant correlation between the total score of Impact of Event Scale‐Revised (IES‐R) and CAPS was found, indicating that IES‐R is a useful tool for evaluating PTSD.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1323-1316
,
1440-1819
DOI:
10.1111/pcn.2004.58.issue-6
DOI:
10.1111/j.1440-1819.2004.01313.x
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2004
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2010264-1
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