KMID : 0607520180260020179
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Korean Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine 2018 Volume.26 No. 2 p.179 ~ p.187
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A Study on Psychological and Physical Health of Families of Victims One Year after the Sewol Ferry Disaster
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Ko Jeong-Kyung
Han Eun-Jin Shin Cheol-Min Lee Seung-Hoon Park Sol-A An So-Ra Ko Young-Hoon
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Abstract
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Objectives£ºThe purpose of this study was to assess physical illnesses, psychological difficulties, and daily life function of victims¡¯ family members one year after the Sewol ferry disaster, in order to establish a basis of strategies to promote their mental health and resilience.
Methods£ºWe statistically analyzed self-reported data collected from a survey conducted between March 22 and 28, 2015 with 139 family members of victims.
Results£ºAll respondents complained about one or more psychological difficulties, and 95.4% of them had newly diagnosed or exacerbated physical illnesses. An increased number of psychological difficulties was associated with a greater tendency to present physical illnesses including chronic headache, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, obstetrico-gynecological, genitourinary, and cardiovascular disease. In addition, the majority of respondents reported a decrease in life functioning. Specifically, 71.9% reported interpersonal avoidance and 63.9% reported difficulty in returning to work.
Conclusions£ºNot only psychological trauma but also physical illness and daily functioning should be evaluated in detail and actively addressed in the bereaved family members after a catastrophe.
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KEYWORD
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Sewol ferry sinking, Disaster, Psychological trauma, Physical illness
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