A systematic literature review of early posttraumatic interventions for victims of violent crime

Guay, Stéphane; Beaulieu-Prévost, Dominic; Sader, Josette; Marchand, André

doi:10.1016/j.avb.2019.01.004

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“…A body of evidence has shown that training should also be targeted at improving a supportive work environment. Therefore, according to existing literature, hospital management and supervisors need to anticipate the effects of traumatic exposure by training HCWs in evidence-based anticipatory methods of coping with stressful events, in reducing the development of post-traumatic stress reactions and general distress, and in educating HCWs to support their colleagues after adverse events [ 40 ]. A study by Zhang et al [ 3 ] showed that simple standardized questionnaires can be used, which should be supplemented with a brief questionnaire assessing work conditions (demands, decision latitude, and support).…”

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confidence: 99%

Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Healthcare Workers Dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

d’Ettorre

Ceccarelli

Santinelli

et al. 2021

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Prevention of post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in healthcare workers (HCWs) facing the current COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge worldwide as HCWs are likely to experience acute and chronic, often unpredictable, occupational stressors leading to PTSS. This review aims to analyze the literature to discover which topics have been focused on and what the latest developments are in managing the occupational risk of PTSS in HCWs during the current pandemic. For the purpose of this review, we searched for publications in MEDLINE/Pubmed using selected keywords. The articles were reviewed and categorized into one or more of the following categories based on their subject matter: risk assessment, risk management, occurrence rates. A total of 16 publications matched our inclusion criteria. The topics discussed were: “Risk Assessment”, “Occurrence Rates”, and “Risk Management”. Young age, low work experience, female gender, heavy workload, working in unsafe settings, and lack of training and social support were found to be predictors of PTSS. This review’s findings showed the need for urgent interventions aimed at protecting HCWs from the psychological impact of traumatic events related to the pandemic and leading to PTSS; healthcare policies need to consider preventive and management strategies toward PTSS, and the related psychic sequelae, in HCWs.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Healthcare Workers Dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

d’Ettorre

Ceccarelli

Santinelli

et al. 2021

IJERPH

239

226

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“…Disagreements were discussed collaboratively, and 58 articles were ultimately retained for coding from this step. Second, the first author reviewed the citations of the articles retained for coding and the citations of prior reviews on related topics (i.e., Bryant, 2011; Dworkin et al, 2017; Guay et al, 2019; Forneris et al, 2013; MacGregor et al, 2019), and the third author reviewed a database of articles collected for a prior review, which yielded an additional 12 -articles. Third, requests for unpublished data were posted to relevant listservs, which did not yield any additional studies.…”

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confidence: 99%

PTSD in the Year Following Sexual Assault: A Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies

Dworkin

Jaffe

Bedard‐Gilligan

et al. 2021

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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Objective: Sexual assault is associated with higher rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than other traumas, and the course of PTSD may differ by trauma type. However, the course of PTSD after sexual assault has not been summarized. The aim of this meta-analysis was to identify the prevalence and severity of PTSD and changes to the average rate of recovery in the 12 months following sexual assault. Method: Authors searched four databases for prospective studies published before April 2020 and sought relevant unpublished data. Eligible studies assessed PTSD in at least 10 survivors of sexual assault in at least two time points, starting within 3 months postassault. Random effects linear-linear piecewise models were used to identify changes in average recovery rate and produce model-implied estimates of monthly point prevalence and mean symptom severity. Results: Meta-analysis of 22 unique samples ( N = 2,106) indicated that 74.58% (95% confidence interval [CI]: [67.21, 81.29]) and 41.49% (95% CI: [32.36, 50.92]) of individuals met diagnostic criteria for PTSD at the first and 12th month following sexual assault, respectively. PTSD symptom severity was 47.94% (95% CI: [41.27, 54.61]) and 29.91% (95% CI: [23.10, 36.73]) of scales’ maximum severity at the first and 12th month following sexual assault, respectively. Most symptom recovery occurred within the first 3 months following sexual assault, after which point the average rate of recovery slowed. Conclusions: Findings indicate that PTSD is common and severe following sexual assault, and the first 3 months postassault may be a critical period for natural recovery.

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“…Studies conducted in different countries have reported increased risks for mental health symptoms, such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorders (PTSD), and suicidality (Ferrari et al, 2014;Gibbs et al, 2018;McLaughlin et al, 2012;Nathanson et al, 2012); different health concerns (Alhalal, 2018;Al-Modallal, 2016;Eaton et al, 2016;Massetti et al, 2017); and financial hardships and housing insecurity (Adams et al, 2013;Gilroy et al, 2016). Women face challenges and barriers when seeking help for IPV even though timely and sufficient support for IPV can significantly mitigate these risks (Grip et al, 2011;Guay et al, 2019;Rizo et al, 2017;Wong et al, 2016;. Helpseeking for IPV is an ongoing and dynamic process (Kennedy et al, 2012;Liang et al, 2005).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Migrant Women’s Help-Seeking Decisions and Use of Support Resources for Intimate Partner Violence in China

Xue

Wang

2021

Violence Against Women

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In China, women who domestically relocate from rural or less developed regions to major cities are at a higher risk for intimate partner violence (IPV) than their non-migrant counterparts. Few studies have focused on Chinese domestic migrant women’s help-seeking for IPV and their use of different sources of support. The present study aimed to identify factors that influence migrant women’s help-seeking decisions. In addition, we also examined factors that contribute to migrant women’s use of diverse sources of support for IPV. A sample of 280 migrant women victimized by IPV in the past year at the time of the survey was drawn from a larger cross-sectional study conducted in four major urban cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. Using a multinomial logistic regression model and a zero-inflated Poisson model, we found that factors influencing migrant women’s help-seeking decisions and their use of diverse sources of support included socioeconomic factors, IPV type, relationship-related factors, knowledge of China’s first anti-Domestic Violence Law, and perception of the effectiveness of current policies. We discuss implications for future research and interventions.

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A systematic literature review of early posttraumatic interventions for victims of violent crime

Cited by 16 publications

References 47 publications

Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Healthcare Workers Dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Healthcare Workers Dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

PTSD in the Year Following Sexual Assault: A Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies

Migrant Women’s Help-Seeking Decisions and Use of Support Resources for Intimate Partner Violence in China

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