Vascular Dysfunction and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Examining the Role of Oxidative Stress and Sympathetic Activity [PDF]
Purpose: The physiological manifestations of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been associated with an increase in risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) independent of negative lifestyle factors.
Autler, Aaron +6 more
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The effects of childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder on women and their relationships: a qualitative study [PDF]
There is converging evidence that 1%-2% of women develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of childbirth. The current study aimed to explore the long-term effects of childbirth-related PTSD on women, their relationship with their partner ...
Ayers, Susan, Eagle, A, Waring, H
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Functional and Psychiatric Correlates of Comorbid Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder. [PDF]
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) are common comorbid conditions that affect large segments of the population. Individuals with comorbid PTSD/AUD face greater clinical and functional stressors than those with diagnoses ...
Haller, Moira +3 more
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A randomised controlled pilot study: the effectiveness of narrative exposure therapy with adult survivors of the Sichuan earthquake [PDF]
Background: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a common psychological reaction after large-scale natural disasters. Given the number of people involved and shortage of resources in any major disaster, brief, pragmatic and easily trainable ...
Cox, Tom, Hunt, N., Zang, Y.
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Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) against women is a global health problem that is a substantial source of human suffering. Within the United States (US), women veterans are at high risk for experiencing IPV. There is an urgent need for feasible,
Sara B. Danitz +8 more
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Background Regularizing bedtime and out-of-bed times is a core component of behavioral treatments for sleep disturbances common among patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Although improvements in subjective sleep complaints often accompany
Jiyoung Song +2 more
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The COVID-19 pandemic has an impact on individual health conditions, especially COVID-19 survivors who have comorbidities. Therefore, to reduce PTSD experienced by COVID-19 survivors, resilience and social support are needed. This study aims to determine
Farras Aisha Dzahabiya +2 more
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THE IMPACT OF POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER ON PERIPHERAL VASCULAR FUNCTION [PDF]
The physiological manifestations of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been associated with an increase in risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) independent of negative lifestyle factors. Peripheral vascular dysfunction may be a mechanism by which
Decker, Kevin P +2 more
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Examining the Relationship Between PTSD Symptom Clusters and Drinking to Cope Motives on Drinking Outcomes [PDF]
Examining the Relationship Between PTSD Symptom Clusters and Drinking to Cope Motives on Drinking Outcomes Fatima Tariq, Dept. of Psychology, with Dr. Christina Sheerin, Dept.
Tariq, Fatima
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PTSD in the 20th Century American Military: Its Diagnosis, Effects, Treatment, and Management, With a Focus on the Vietnam War [PDF]
Soldiers have been affected by PTSD for as long as war has existed. The American Military in the twentieth century is no exception. PTSD did not become a diagnosable disease until 1980, and before then it was misdiagnosed as different anxiety disorders ...
Connell, Christy L
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