Celine Mylx Li , Guangzhe Frank Yuan , Edward K.S. Wang , Vedat Şar , Stanley Kam Ki Lam , Marc Eric S. Reyes , Edo S. Jaya , Firdaus Mukhtar , Amos En Zhe Lian , Görkem Derin , Peejay D. Bengwasan , Georgekutty Kochuchakkalackal Kuriala , Kadir Uludag , Steffi Hartanto , Nimaz Indryastuti Dewantary , Riangga Novrianto , Shuk Kwan Po , Chak Hei Ocean Huang , Hong Wang Fung
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Our study examined the prevalence of somatic symptom burden among female mental health service users and evaluated the associations between trauma-related symptoms and somatic symptom burden.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Female participants (<em>N</em> = 995) from international clinical settings completed validated self-report measures assessing somatic symptoms (SSS-8), childhood trauma (BBTS), PTSD and DSO symptoms (ITQ), and dissociation (MDI).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Over half (54.9 %) reported elevated somatic symptom burden (SSS-8 ≥ 13). These individuals were significantly more likely to screen positive for probable ICD-11 PTSD/CPTSD (62.6 % vs 28.3 %), X<sup>2</sup> (1) = 116.685,<em>p</em> < 0.001,Φ = 0.34, and report dissociative symptoms (61.5 % vs 16.0 %), X<sup>2</sup> (1) = 210.883,p < 0.001,Φ = 0.46, compared to those with lower somatic symptom burden. Hierarchical regression revealed that PTSD, DSO, and dissociation accounted for an additional 32 % of variance in somatic symptom burden beyond demographics and childhood trauma exposure. Logistic regression confirmed that PTSD (OR = 1.54), DSO (OR = 1.67), and dissociation (OR = 2.08) were each significantly associated with elevated somatic symptom burden (all ps < 0.001). The final model demonstrated good classification performance (accuracy = 75.1 %, AUC = 0.824) and significantly outperformed individual symptom models.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Trauma-related symptoms are closely linked to somatic symptoms among female clinical populations. 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Somatic symptom burden, PTSD, and dissociation: Cross-sectional findings from 995 international female mental health service users
Objective
Somatic symptom burden is frequently linked to trauma-related psychopathology; Yet, the specific contributions of PTSD, disturbances in self-organization (DSO), and dissociation remain underexplored. Our study examined the prevalence of somatic symptom burden among female mental health service users and evaluated the associations between trauma-related symptoms and somatic symptom burden.
Methods
Female participants (N = 995) from international clinical settings completed validated self-report measures assessing somatic symptoms (SSS-8), childhood trauma (BBTS), PTSD and DSO symptoms (ITQ), and dissociation (MDI).
Results
Over half (54.9 %) reported elevated somatic symptom burden (SSS-8 ≥ 13). These individuals were significantly more likely to screen positive for probable ICD-11 PTSD/CPTSD (62.6 % vs 28.3 %), X2 (1) = 116.685,p < 0.001,Φ = 0.34, and report dissociative symptoms (61.5 % vs 16.0 %), X2 (1) = 210.883,p < 0.001,Φ = 0.46, compared to those with lower somatic symptom burden. Hierarchical regression revealed that PTSD, DSO, and dissociation accounted for an additional 32 % of variance in somatic symptom burden beyond demographics and childhood trauma exposure. Logistic regression confirmed that PTSD (OR = 1.54), DSO (OR = 1.67), and dissociation (OR = 2.08) were each significantly associated with elevated somatic symptom burden (all ps < 0.001). The final model demonstrated good classification performance (accuracy = 75.1 %, AUC = 0.824) and significantly outperformed individual symptom models.
Conclusion
Trauma-related symptoms are closely linked to somatic symptoms among female clinical populations. Findings emphasize the need for trauma-informed screening and treatment to effectively identify Somatic Symptom Disorders and manage somatic symptoms in mental health settings.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Psychosomatic Research is a multidisciplinary research journal covering all aspects of the relationships between psychology and medicine. The scope is broad and ranges from basic human biological and psychological research to evaluations of treatment and services. Papers will normally be concerned with illness or patients rather than studies of healthy populations. Studies concerning special populations, such as the elderly and children and adolescents, are welcome. In addition to peer-reviewed original papers, the journal publishes editorials, reviews, and other papers related to the journal''s aims.