RESUMO
Twenty-seven Cambodian young people, who were severely traumatized at age of 8 to 12, were followed up three years after an original study. Using a structured interview (SADS) and self-rating scales, post traumatic stress disorders were still highly prevalent (48 percent). Depression existed in 41 percent. Those with PTSD differed significantly from those without PTSD on the Global Adjustment Scale, the Social Adjustment Scale, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the Impact of Event Scale. Eight subjects had PTSD at both interviews, while 11 had PTSD neihter time. Eight showed a variable course. Avoidance behavior was highly prevalent even among those without PTSD diagnosis. Even though funtioning relatively well, these youth continued to show symptoms related to their trauma of eight to 12 years before (AU)
