Trauma symptoms in bone marrow transplant survivors: The role of nonmedical life events Journal Article

  


Authors: Duhamel, K. N.; Smith, M. Y.; Johnson Vickberg, S. M.; Papadopoulos, E.; Ostroff, J.; Winkel, G.; Manne, S.; Redd, W. H.
Article Title: Trauma symptoms in bone marrow transplant survivors: The role of nonmedical life events
Abstract: This cross-sectional study investigated the association of trauma-related symptomatology and recent life events in cancer survivors following bone marrow transplantation (BMT). One hundred adults averaging 4.4 years post-BMT were interviewed. Participants reported their trauma-related symptomatology regarding cancer and its treatment as well as the number and valence of recent life events. Results indicated that the more negative life events a person experienced, the greater his/her trauma-related symptomatology. The association of trauma-related symptomatology with positive events varied by the individuals' level of physical functioning. For individuals with poorer physical functioning, higher levels of trauma-related symptomatology were associated with a greater number of positive events, suggesting the greater vulnerability of these individuals to any type of change in their life.
Keywords: bone marrow transplantation; cancer; negative life events; posttraumatic stress disorder (ptsd); positive life events
Journal Title: Journal of Traumatic Stress
Volume: 14
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0894-9867
Publisher: Wiley Blackwell  
Date Published: 2001-01-01
Start Page: 95
End Page: 113
Language: English
DOI: 10.1023/a:1007839732523
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Export Date: 21 May 2015 -- Source: Scopus
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