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Stress Reactions of Children and Adolescents in War and Siege Conditions

Objective:This was a study of posttraumatic stress symptoms in children and adolescents during siege conditions in Sarajevo.Method:Seven hundred ninety-one students aged 7–15 years were surveyed to assess symptoms of posttraumatic stress and level of deprivation.Results:Girls reported more stress than boys. Loss of family members and deprivation of basic needs were associated with more symptoms. Conclusions:Personal experiences of siege are related to increased stress. Am J Psychiatry 1998; 155: 1718-1719

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