Agricultural cycle and the prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: a longitudinal community study in postwar Mozambique
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Article Title | Agricultural cycle and the prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: a longitudinal community study in postwar Mozambique |
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ERA Journal ID | 6492 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Igreja, Victor (Author), Kleijn, Wim, Dias-Lambranca, Beatrice, Hershey, Douglas A., Calero, Clara and Richters, Annemiek |
Journal Title | Journal of Traumatic Stress |
Journal Citation | 22 (3), pp. 172-179 |
Number of Pages | 7 |
Year | 2009 |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0894-9867 |
1573-6598 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.20412 |
Web Address (URL) | https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jts.20412 |
Abstract | The influence of physical activity on the prevalence and remission of war-related mental disturbances has never been systematically evaluated. This study examined the influence of participation in the agricultural cycle on the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prevalence and correlated symptoms longitudinally in postcivil war Mozambique. Prevalence rates were examined in the end and the outset of the agricultural cycle in a community population (N = 240). The agricultural cycle, which is characterized by fluctuations in physical activities, social connectedness, and the sense of purpose in life influences the PTSD prevalence and correlated symptoms. By studying the influence of the agricultural cycle on PTSD prevalence, severe PTSD cases that fail to respond to the agricultural cycle can be identified, and subsequently evaluated regarding the need for specialized care. |
Keywords | survivors; trauma; PTSD; depression; exercise; refugees; violence; events |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420313. Mental health services |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Queensland |
Leiden University Medical Centre, Netherlands | |
Independent Researcher, Australia | |
Oklahoma State University, United States | |
Leiden University, Netherlands | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q33q3/agricultural-cycle-and-the-prevalence-of-posttraumatic-stress-disorder-a-longitudinal-community-study-in-postwar-mozambique
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