M M Harjai1, N Chandrashekhar2, Uma Raju3, S S Jog4, P Arora5. 1. Cl Spl (Surg & Paed Surg), Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt. 2. Gd Spl (Psy),166 Military Hospital, C/o 56 APO. 3. Sr Adv (Paed & Neo), Command Hospital (SC), Pune. 4. Comdt, 166 Military Hospital C/o 56 APO. 5. DGMS (Navy), New Delhi.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Terrorist attacks, armed conflict and all forms of catastrophe, tax our ability to cope, understand and respond to the situation. Children are more vulnerable. MATERIAL & METHOD: 16 children, victims of a terrorist attack in an army residential camp were managed for their physical injuries and evaluated for psychological trauma. RESULTS: All patients recovered from physical injuries, except one baby of two months, who died due to severe chest trauma. 5 children presented with Acute Stress Reaction. 3 recovered well and two, showed persistent poor scholastic performance even after one year. CONCLUSION: A terrorist attack, not only results in physiscal scars but also causes psychological trauma, which requires emotional support and needs to be followed up on a long term basis.
BACKGROUND: Terrorist attacks, armed conflict and all forms of catastrophe, tax our ability to cope, understand and respond to the situation. Children are more vulnerable. MATERIAL & METHOD: 16 children, victims of a terrorist attack in an army residential camp were managed for their physical injuries and evaluated for psychological trauma. RESULTS: All patients recovered from physical injuries, except one baby of two months, who died due to severe chest trauma. 5 children presented with Acute Stress Reaction. 3 recovered well and two, showed persistent poor scholastic performance even after one year. CONCLUSION: A terrorist attack, not only results in physiscal scars but also causes psychological trauma, which requires emotional support and needs to be followed up on a long term basis.
Authors: Betty Pfefferbaum; Rose L Pfefferbaum; Robin H Gurwitch; Sridevi Nagumalli; Edward N Brandt; Madeline J Robertson; Alexandra Aceska; Vishal S Saste Journal: Curr Psychiatry Rep Date: 2003-06 Impact factor: 5.285
Authors: I Reichmann; M Aufmkolk; F Neudeck; M Bardenheuer; K P Schmit-Neuerburg; U Obertacke Journal: Unfallchirurg Date: 1998-12 Impact factor: 1.000