Network analysis of COVID-19-related PTSD symptoms in China: the similarities and differences between the general population and PTSD sub-population.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Prevalent Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) negatively affected individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using network analyses, this study explored the construct of PTSD symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic in China to identify similarities and differences in PTSD symptom network connectivity between the general Chinese population and individuals reporting PTSD.

Methods

We conducted an online survey recruiting 2858 Chinese adults. PTSD symptoms were measured using the PCL-5 and PTSD was determined according to the DSM-5 criteria.

Results

In the general population, self-destructive/reckless behaviours were on average the most strongly connected to other PTSD symptoms in the network. The five strongest positive connections were found bet

SUBMITTER: Yang F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8654407 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature