@article{ref1,
title="PTSD symptom trajectories among mothers reporting interpersonal trauma: protective factors and parenting outcomes",
journal="Journal of family violence",
year="2017",
author="Guyon-Harris, Katherine L. and Ahlfs-Dunn, Sarah and Huth-Bocks, Alissa",
volume="32",
number="7",
pages="657-667",
abstract="The childbearing years are further complicated when experiences of interpersonal trauma from childhood and/or adulthood lead to symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Maternal symptoms of PTSD over time were examined in relation to supportive adult relationships and parenting experiences. Ninety-five primarily economically disadvantaged mothers reporting exposure to childhood maltreatment and/or intimate partner violence were assessed from pregnancy through 2-years postpartum. Latent class growth analysis of PTSD symptoms indicated a 2-group model: stable low (82%) and moderate dysfunction (18%). The stable low group reported higher levels of support from romantic partners and family members, but not friends, and lower levels of parenting distress compared to the moderate dysfunction group. <br><br>RESULTS highlight individual variability in adaptation after violence exposure; current support from romantic partners and family members may have helped maintain lower PTSD symptoms for some trauma-exposed mothers. Psychological interventions aimed at reducing the impact of trauma exposure on parenting should consider promoting ongoing social support.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0885-7482",
doi="10.1007/s10896-017-9934-3",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10896-017-9934-3"
}