Well-being and post-traumatic stress disorder due to natural and man-made disasters on adults. | [Pakistan Journal of Medical Research • 2015]

Author(s):

1. Muhammad Naveed Riaz: Department of Psychology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan

2. Sadia Malik: Department of Psychology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan

3. Sehrish Nawaz: Department of Psychology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan

4. Muhammad Akram Riaz: International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan

5. Naila Batool: University of Haripur, Haripur, Pakistan

6. Jawwad Muhammad Shujaat: International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

Background: Research has shown that man-made disasters effect people more severely than natural disasters. Females are affected more severely as compared to males in disasters. The most prominent effects are low well-being and high post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Objectives: To compare the differences in well-being and PTSD among adults exposed to natural and man-made disasters. Subjects and Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted on 150 young adults exposed to flood in Punjab (50), terrorism in KPK (50) and suicide bombing (terrorism) in Islamabad (50). Results: Adults exposed to natural disaster like flood scored significantly higher on well-being as compared to adults exposed to man-made disaster like terrorism and suicide bombing. Post-traumatic stress disorder was more in terrorism exposed adults as compared to flood exposed adults. Within gender, females adapted better to man-made disasters. Conclusion: Adults exposed to natural disaster adapt better than those exposed to man-made disaster and females adapt to man-made disasters better than men.

Page(s): 25-28

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical Research, Volume: 54, Issue: 1, Year: 2015

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