Posttraumatic stress disorder in children after Cubuk Tornado: a one year follow up study

Objective: The aim of the study is to evaluate the posttraumatic stress symptom severity and possible related factors after Cubuk Tornado in children after one, four and 12 months. Methods: A group of researchers who were psychiatrist and psychologist interviewed 62 children who were present in the village at the time of the tornado. Fifty-two children were eligible for the research. The demographic data and the possible risk factors for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been evaluated with Child Posttraumatic Stress Reaction Index (CPTS-RI). The evaluation has been repeated after 4 and 12 months. Results: In the end of first month 25 children (48.1%) did not have posttraumatic stress symptoms according CPTS-RI ( [Anadolu Psikiyatri Derg 2011; 12(1.000): 62-67]