Psychiatric morbidity following Hurricane Andrew

Daniella David; Thomas A. Mellman; Lourdes M. Mendoza; Renee Kulick-Bell; Gail Ironson; Neil Schneiderman

doi:10.1007/BF02103669

Psychiatric morbidity following Hurricane Andrew

Daniella David, Thomas A. Mellman, Lourdes M. Mendoza, Renee Kulick-Bell, Gail Ironson, Neil Schneiderman

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Abstract

The nature of psychiatric morbidity in previously non-ill subjects from the area most affected by Hurricane Andrew was investigated at 6-12 months posthurricane. Preliminary associations of morbidity with personal and event- related risk factors were also determined. Fifty one percent (31/61) met criteria for a new-onset disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 36%, major depression (MD) in 30%, and other anxiety disorders in 20%. Thirty four subjects (56%) had significant symptoms persisting beyond 6 months. Having sustained 'severe damage' was the risk factor most strongly associated with outcome. Our data underscore the range of psychiatric morbidity related to a natural disaster, and suggest a relationship to chronic stressors.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	607-612
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Traumatic Stress
Volume	9
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02103669
State	Published - Oct 30 1996

Keywords

disaster
hurricane
posttraumatic stress disorder

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Psychiatry and Mental health
Psychology(all)
Clinical Psychology

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