Table 2 Post-traumatic stress symptoms
Post-traumatic stress symptoms | Total | Exposure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Â | Low (n = 179) | High (n = 268) |
| Â | % | % | % |
Experiencing distress when reminded or exposed to cues | 83.4 | 76.0 | 88.4** |
Actual or preferred avoidance | 60.0 | 69.3 | 53.7** |
Distressing persistent recollection | 53.0 | 16.8 | 77.2* |
Difficulty recollecting some aspects of the cyclone | 41.6 | 54.2 | 37.2* |
Hypervigilance | 41.2 | 7.3 | 63.8* |
Difficulty in concentrating | 36.9 | 15.1 | 51.5* |
Exaggerated startle | 36.2 | 5.6 | 56.7* |
Irritability or outbursts of anger | 24.8 | 1.1 | 40.7* |
Reexperiencing, reliving | 24.4 | 7.8 | 35.4* |
Recurring dreams | 18.8 | 15.6 | 20.9 |
Difficulty in falling or staying in sleep | 8.3 | 3.9 | 11.2** |