@article{ref1,
title="Psychiatric morbidity following Hurricane Andrew",
journal="Journal of Traumatic Stress",
year="1996",
author="David, D. and Mellman, T. A. and Mendoza, L. M. and Kulick-Bell, R. and Ironson, G. and Schneiderman, N.",
volume="9",
number="3",
pages="607-612",
abstract="The nature of psychiatric morbidity in previously non-ill subjects from the area most affected by Hurricane Andrew was investigated at 6-12 months posthurricane. Preliminary associations of morbidity with personal and event-related risk factors were also determined. Fifty one percent (31/61) met criteria for a new-onset disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 36%, major depression (MD) in 30%, and other anxiety disorders in 20%. Thirty four subjects (56%) had significant symptoms persisting beyond 6 months. Having sustained &quot;severe damage&quot; was the risk factor most strongly associated with outcome. Our data underscore the range of psychiatric morbidity related to a natural disaster, and suggest a relationship to chronic stressors.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0894-9867",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}