Journal of pediatric psychology
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To develop a model of risk factors for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in parents of children with burns. ⋯ This study suggests that many parents of children with burns suffer from posttraumatic stress symptoms. Interventions that target factors such as family conflict, children's symptoms, and parents' acute anxiety and dissociation may diminish the risk for PTSD.
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To explore maternal experience following youth assault occurring in the community. ⋯ Distress is common among low-income African-American mothers of youth assault victims. To bolster youth recovery and to reduce the risk of future injury, ED staff should be knowledgeable regarding culturally sensitive resources to address maternal distress.