Examining posttraumatic growth and mental health difficulties in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Hurricane Sandy continues to affect the mental health of New York residents. This study examined associations between Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) and mental health difficulties (MHD) including symptoms of anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Method

Participants (N = 1,356) recruited from the New York metropolitan area completed questionnaires regarding their PTG, demographics, MHD, and hurricane experiences. A weighted least squares regression assessed the association between MHD and PTG. A post hoc analysis determined whether anxiety or depression moderated the effect of PTSD on PTG.

Results

All MHD were crudely associated with greater PTG. After adjustment, an increased PTSD score was significantly associated with a 0.20 unit incre

SUBMITTER: Schneider S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6345600 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature