Both paternal and maternal attachment was protective against depression (β = 0.09, 95 % CI = 0.14 — − 0.05, p < 0.001 and β = 0.198, 95 % CI = 0.27 — − 0.12, p < 0.001 respectively) and anxiety symptoms (β = 0.05, 95 % CI = 0.08 — − 0.02, p = 0.001 and β = 0.11, 95 % CI = 0.16 — − 0.06, p < 0.001 respectively) but
not posttraumatic stress symptoms (β = 0.03, 95 % CI = 0.15 — − 0.09, p = 0.66 and β = 0.02, 95 % CI = 0.18 — 0.22, p = 0.86 respectively) after adjusting for potential confounders.
Parental attachment was protective against depression and anxiety symptoms but
not posttraumatic stress symptoms after adjusting for potential confounders.
Not exact matches
There are well - documented associations between
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and intimate relationship problems, including relationship distress and aggression, 1 and studies demonstrate that the presence of PTSD
symptoms in one partner is associated with caregiver burden and psychological distress in the other partner.2 Although currently available individual psychotherapies for PTSD produce overall improvements in psychosocial functioning, these improvements are
not specifically found in intimate relationship functioning.3 Moreover, it has been shown that even when patients receive state - of - the - art individual psychotherapy for the disorder, negative interpersonal relations predict worse treatment outcomes.4, 5
Target Population: Children (3 - 12) with a known trauma history who are experiencing sexual behavior problems and significant
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
symptoms, whether or
not they meet full diagnostic criteria
Conclusions In this study of children in violence - affected communities, a school - based intervention reduced
posttraumatic stress symptoms and helped maintain hope, but did
not reduce traumatic -
stress related
symptoms, depressive
symptoms, anxiety
symptoms, or functional impairment.