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Abstract
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent
psychological response among those who survive earthquakes.
This study investigates the relationships between sociodemographic
and clinical differences and symptoms of avoidance, re-experiencing, and
hyperarousal, which are key indicators of PTSD in adolescents.
Research data were collected through online surveys using a simple
random sampling method. The sample group consisted of 178 adolescents who
met the inclusion criteria. Data were collected using the Personal Information
Form (PIF) and the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Scale-Self-Report
Scale (PSS-SR) for Children.
Of the participants, 77% were female, with a mean age of 16.99. A total
of 84.3% lived with their families. The rate of those trapped under debris during
the earthquake was 97.2%. During the earthquake, 84.8% of adolescents were
injured, and 25.8% lost a family member due to the earthquake. Female
participants showed significantly higher total trauma, re-experiencing, and
hyperarousal scores than males (p<0.05). Those physically injured during the
earthquake had significantly lower total trauma and avoidance scores compared
to those not injured (p<0.05). Participants who lost a family member during the
earthquake had significantly lower total trauma, re-experiencing, and
hyperarousal scores compared to those who did not lose a family member
(p<0.05).
Females exhibited more PTSD symptoms compared to males. Those
not injured or who did not lose a family member during the earthquake showed
more PTSD symptoms than those who experienced injury or loss.