Examining Associations Between COVID-19 Experiences and Posttraumatic Stress. Issue 8 (17th November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gallagher, Matthew W.; Smith, Lia J.; Richardson, Angela L.; Long, Laura J.
• Is Part Of: Journal of loss and trauma. Volume 26:Issue 8(2021)
• Page Start: 752
• Page End: 766
• Publication Date: 2021-11-17
• Subjects: COVID-19 -- Trauma -- Stress -- PTSD; Loss (Psychology) -- Periodicals; Adjustment (Psychology) -- Periodicals; Life change events -- Periodicals; Interpersonal relations -- Periodicals; 154.4
• DOI: 10.1080/15325024.2021.1886799
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1532-5024

Abstract

Abstract: COVID-19 has had a profound impact on health and well-being worldwide. There is an increasing need to understand the psychological impact of COVID-19, particularly associations with posttraumatic stress. This cross-sectional study examined associations between COVID-19 and posttraumatic stress among adults utilizing structural equation modeling methods. Results demonstrated that COVID-19 experiences were consistently associated with increased odds of exhibiting posttraumatic stress and higher expressions of total posttraumatic stress. COVID-19 related stress was also robustly associated with posttraumatic stress. These initial findings suggest that COVID-19 is associated with high expression of posttraumatic stress symptomatology, underscoring the increased need for mental health services.