PTSD symptom course during the first year of college.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In this study we examined patterns of transition in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms over the 1st year of college. We also examined 2 factors that might predict these transitions: trauma exposure and alcohol involvement.

Method

Matriculating students (N = 944; 65% female) completed assessments of PTSD, trauma exposure, and alcohol use and consequences multiple times in their freshman year. Three symptom classes (no symptoms, moderate symptoms, and severe symptoms) were identified. Examination of transitions from 1 status to another was conducted with latent transition analysis.

Results

These models revealed considerable variability in the course of PTSD symptoms. The most common pattern was resolution, yet a significant portion of students show

SUBMITTER: Read JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4844771 | biostudies-literature | 2016 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature