Symptomatology following loss and trauma: Latent class and network analyses of prolonged grief disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and depression in a treatment-seeking trauma-exposed sample.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although bereavement is likely a common stressor among patients referred to a psychotrauma clinic, no study has yet examined the co-occurrence and relationships between symptoms of prolonged grief disorder (PGD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and major depressive disorder symptoms in this population.

Method

In a sample of patients seeking treatment following psychological trauma (n = 458), we used latent class analysis to identify classes of patients sharing the same profile of PGD, PTSD, and depression symptoms. We then used network analysis to investigate the relationships among these symptoms and with loss-related variables.

Results

Most participants (65%) were members of a class that exhibited elevated endorsement of PGD symptoms. PGD, PTSD, and

SUBMITTER: Djelantik AAAMJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7004006 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature