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Prevalence of civilian trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder in a representative national sample of women.

Resnick, Heidi S., Kilpatrick, Dean G., Dansky, Bonnie S., Saunders, Benjamin E., Best, Connie L.·1993·Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
DOI 10.1037/0022-006x.61.6.984
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Prevalence of crime and noncrime civilian traumatic events, lifetime posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and PTSD in the past 6 months were assessed in a sample of U.S. adult women (N = 4,008). Random digit-dial telephone methods were used to identify study participants. Structured telephone interviews for assessment of specific crime or other traumatic event history and PTSD were conducted by trained female interviewers. Lifetime exposure to any type of traumatic event was 69%, whereas exposure to crimes that included sexual or aggravated assault or homicide of a close relative or friend occurred among 36%. Overall sample prevalence of PTSD was 12.3% lifetime and 4.6% within the past 6 months. The rate of PTSD was significantly higher among crime versus noncrime victims (25.8% vs. 9.4%). History of incidents that included direct threat to life or receipt of injury was a risk factor for PTSD. Findings are compared with data from other epidemiological studies. Results are discussed as they relate to PTSD etiology.

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  • 12-25% of sexual assault survivors meet criteria for current PTSD.

    “Studies assessing PTSD in relation to any trauma exposure (not necessarily due to sexual assault) indicate that 36% of sexual assault survivors meet criteria for lifetime PTSD (Dworkin, 2020) and 12-25% meet criteria for current PTSD (Kilpatrick et al., 2007; Resnick et al., 1993; Zinzow et al., 2012).”

    From PTSD in the Year Following Sexual Assault: A Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies (2023) · cites this paper as Resnick et al., 1993

  • Cross-sectional studies show 12-25% of survivors meet criteria for current PTSD at any given time.

    “cross-sectional studies that show 12-25% of survivors meet criteria for current PTSD at any given time (Kilpatrick et al., 2007; Resnick et al., 1993; Zinzow et al., 2012).”

    From PTSD in the Year Following Sexual Assault: A Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies (2023) · cites this paper as Resnick et al., 1993

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Authors
Resnick, H. S., Kilpatrick, D. G., Dansky, B. S., Saunders, B. E., & Best, C. L.
Affiliations
Medical University of South Carolina (US)
ORCID
Venue
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Published
1993-12
Volume
61
Issue
6
Pages
984-991
ISSN
  • 0022-006X (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-2117
DOI
10.1037/0022-006x.61.6.984
OpenAlex
W1997932742
Cited by
1,868
References
15
Citations by year
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FWCI
30.31
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (5r01da005220-04)
  • National Institute on Drug Abuse (DA 05220-01A2)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child Abuse and Trauma
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Migration, Health and Trauma
Keywords
post-traumatic stress disorder, civilian trauma, women, crime victimization, sexual assault, assault, homicide, lifetime prevalence, PTSD prevalence, trauma risk factors, PTSD etiology
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Crime, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Homicide, Humans, Middle Aged, Rape, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, United States, Violence, Incidence

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