Tsunami-affected Scandinavian tourists: disaster exposure and post-traumatic stress symptoms

Trond Heir, Susanne Rosendal, Kerstin Bergh-Johannesson, Per-Olof Michel, Erik L Mortensen, Lars Weisaeth, Henrik Steen Andersen, Christina M Hultman

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Abstract

Studies of short- and long-term mental effects of natural disasters have reported a high prevalence of post-traumatic stress. Less is known about disaster-exposed tourists repatriated to stable societies.
Original languageEnglish
JournalNordic Journal of Psychiatry
Volume65
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)9-15
Number of pages7
ISSN0803-9488
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2011

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Asia, Southeastern
  • Disasters
  • Educational Status
  • Environmental Exposure
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Life Change Events
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Questionnaires
  • Scandinavia
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Sex Factors
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
  • Time Factors
  • Transportation of Patients
  • Travel
  • Tsunamis

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