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Race/ethnic differences in exposure to traumatic events, development of post-traumatic stress disorder, and treatment-seeking for post-traumatic stress disorder in the United States

Psychological Medicine · 2010 · Vol. 41(1) · pp. 71–83
Andrea L. RobertsStephen E. GilmanJ. BreslauNaomi BreslauKarestan C. Koenen

Abstract

When PTSD affects US race/ethnic minorities, it is usually untreated. Large disparities in treatment indicate a need for investment in accessible and culturally sensitive treatment options.

Migration, Health and TraumaPosttraumatic Stress Disorder ResearchChild Abuse and TraumaEthnic groupMedicineTraumatic stressDemographyRace (biology)PsychiatryPopulationOdds ratioInjury preventionClinical psychology

MeSH terms

AdultAsianBlack or African AmericanChildChild AbuseEthnicityFemaleHealth SurveysHispanic or LatinoHumansMalePatient Acceptance of Health CareRisk FactorsStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnited States

Funding

  • U.S. Department of Justice
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