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Taylor and Francis Group, Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma, 3-4(9), p. 335-347, 2005

DOI: 10.1300/j146v09n03_04

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Post-Traumatic Distress in Israeli Adolescents Exposed to Ongoing Terrorism

Journal article published in 2005 by Ruth Pat-Horenczyk ORCID
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Abstract

This article examines the impact of exposure of ongoing terrorism on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, functional impairment, somatization, and depression among Israeli adolescents in the context of the Al Aqsa Intifada. An in-school screening of 1,010 adolescents was conducted in Jerusalem and nearby settlements that were subjected to intensive terrorist attacks. The screening procedure proved effective in identifying posttraumatic distress and triaging students for school-based treatments. The relationship between level of exposure and gender and the psychological sequelae, the differences between adolescents in Jerusalem and the settlements, and the role of spirituality and community are discussed.