광주민주화운동 피해자들의 외상후 스트레스 장애(II): 서울/경기 및 전남 지역 거주자를 중심으로

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Victims of Gwangju Democratic Uprising(II)

-in Seoul/Gyeonggi and Cheon-nam regions-

Shin Hye Rang Adviser : Prof.Kim Sang-Hun M.D, Ph.D. Department of Medicine, Graduate School of Chosun University

Objectives : This study was conducted to assess the development of posttraumatic stress disorder(PTSD) after Gwangju Democratic Uprising and the life stresses and general health in victims of Gwangju Democratic Uprising for PTSD.

Methods : 113 victims were interviewed with PSS-I to determine the severity of symptoms and diagnosis of PTSD. Degrees of life stresses and general health were assessed with the life stress questionnaire and general health questionnaire.

Results : Results showed that, of 113 victims, 29 victims(25.6%) met criteria of PTSD and 19 victims(16.8%) met restricted criteria of PTSD. But, according to the subscales, 41 victims(36.3%) were diagnosed as having PTSD. Victims with PTSD had more serious depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, anger, social withdrawal and life stresses.

Conclusion : About one fourth of them were diagnosed as having PTSD. Their PTSD symptoms were complicated by the mixtures depression, anxiety and social withdrawal. They still suffer from life stresses.

Key Words : Posttraumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD), Gwangju Democratic Uprising, Incidence