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Children exposed to warfare: a longitudinal study.

Atle Dyregrov1, Rolf Gjestad, Magne Raundalen

  • 1Center for Crisis Psychology, Bergen, Norway.

Journal of Traumatic Stress
|April 9, 2002
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Children exposed to the 1991 Gulf War bombing trauma showed persistent sadness and fear of loss. While some post-traumatic stress reactions lessened over two years, symptoms remained significant.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Trauma Studies
  • Child Development

Background:

  • The 1991 Gulf War resulted in significant civilian casualties and trauma.
  • Children in conflict zones are particularly vulnerable to long-term psychological effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the long-term psychological impact of war trauma on children.
  • To evaluate the persistence and changes in post-traumatic stress reactions over time.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study of 94 Iraqi children exposed to a specific bombing event.
  • Utilized interviews and the Impact of Event Scale (IES) at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years post-war.

Main Results:

  • Children reported ongoing sadness and fear of family loss.

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  • Intrusive and avoidance reactions showed no significant decrease from 6 months to 1 year.
  • A reduction in reactions was observed at 2 years, but scores remained elevated, indicating persistent symptoms.

    • Conclusions:

    • War trauma has lasting psychological effects on children.
    • Post-traumatic stress reactions can persist for years, even with diminished intensity.
    • Continued monitoring and support are crucial for children affected by war.