Initiation of multiple-session psychological care in civilians exposed to the November 2015 Paris terrorist attacks.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Terrorist attacks can induce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, which require multiple-session psychological care (MSPC). This study aims at investigating MSPC initiation and associated factors.

Methods

Data were collected from a web-based survey of civilians 8-12 months after their exposure to the November 2015 Paris terrorist attacks. Depression and partial and full PTSD were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the PCL-5 checklist, respectively. Questionnaires collected data on socio-demographic variables, exposure to the attacks, psychological treatment history, social isolation, somatic problems, having received an outreach psychological support (OPS), consultations with a general practitioner, contact with an associ

SUBMITTER: Pirard P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10685664 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature