Petersen H D, Jacobsen P
Forensic Sci Int. 1985 Nov-Dec;29(3-4):179-89. doi: 10.1016/0379-0738(85)90111-2.
This is the first controlled study of torture victims published. Ten persons who alleged subjection to torture were examined by two different medical teams during the first months after torture. The testimonies of the probands were found to be credible and the method of examination was found to be reliable. The state of health of the probands was inferior to that of the control persons (P less than 0.01) which reflects the effect of torture on health. The most frequent symptoms were psychological: depression, anxiety, emotional lability, reduced ability for contact, disturbed sleep, nightmares, impaired concentration and memory.
这是首次发表的关于酷刑受害者的对照研究。十名声称遭受酷刑的人在遭受酷刑后的头几个月里接受了两个不同医疗团队的检查。发现先证者的证词可信，检查方法可靠。先证者的健康状况不如对照组人员（P<0.01），这反映了酷刑对健康的影响。最常见的症状是心理方面的：抑郁、焦虑、情绪不稳定、人际交往能力下降、睡眠障碍、噩梦、注意力和记忆力受损。
