Easton J A, Turner S W
Harcourt Medical Centre, Salisbury.
BMJ. 1991 Nov 16;303(6812):1231-4. doi: 10.1136/bmj.303.6812.1231.
To describe the physical, psychological, and family consequences of the detention of British subjects as hostages in Kuwait or Iraq, or both, after the invasion of Kuwait on 2 August 1990 and to investigate the relation between types of trauma experienced and these reactions.
Postal questionnaire.
381 respondents.
Many health, social, and psychological sequelae were identified. Problems with present finance, accommodation, and work are important causes of distress. Many hostages coped well and gained self esteem.
A minority of respondents require further support and treatment. Expatriates in risk areas should retain assets in their home country.
描述1990年8月2日科威特被入侵后,英国公民在科威特或伊拉克或两地被作为人质扣押所产生的身体、心理和家庭方面的后果,并调查所经历的创伤类型与这些反应之间的关系。
邮寄问卷调查。
381名受访者。
发现了许多健康、社会和心理方面的后遗症。当前财务、住宿和工作方面的问题是造成困扰的重要原因。许多人质应对良好并获得了自尊。
少数受访者需要进一步的支持和治疗。身处危险地区的侨民应在其祖国保留资产。