Predictors of complex PTSD: the role of trauma characteristics, dissociation, and comorbid psychopathology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) has previously been associated with earlier trauma onset, repeated interpersonal traumatization, more dissociation, and more comorbid psychopathology. However, it is still debated if the afore-mentioned risk factors are related to CPTSD diagnosis or rather indicative of a more severe form of post-traumatic distress. The aim of this study was to compare patients with a CPTSD diagnosis to those with PTSD in trauma characteristics (onset, chronicity, interpersonal nature, familiarity with perpetrator), dissociation, and psychiatric comorbidities, while accounting for symptom severity.

Methods

In total, N = 81 patients with a trauma history (n = 43 with CPTSD; n = 37 with PTSD) underwent diagnostic interviews by trained cl

SUBMITTER: Guzman Torres E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9814348 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature