Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder01:27

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that arises following exposure to traumatic events such as natural disasters, forced displacement, or severe accidents. It significantly impairs individuals' ability to cope with daily activities and disrupts their emotional and psychological equilibrium.
Symptoms and Behavioral Manifestations
A spectrum of distressing symptoms characterizes PTSD. Recurrent flashbacks, where individuals involuntarily relive traumatic events, are a...
Surveys02:16

Surveys

Often, psychologists develop surveys as a means of gathering data. Surveys are lists of questions to be answered by research participants, and can be delivered as paper-and-pencil questionnaires, administered electronically, or conducted verbally. Generally, the survey itself can be completed in a short time, and the ease of administering a survey makes it easy to collect data from a large number of people.
Introduction to Stress and Lifestyle01:27

Introduction to Stress and Lifestyle

Stress is a multifaceted response to events perceived as challenging or threatening, highlighting physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral reactions. Physically, stress can lead to fatigue, sleep disruptions, and various health issues such as frequent colds, chest pains, and nausea. Emotionally, it can manifest as anxiety, depression, irritability, and anger triggered by both minor and major life events. Cognitively, it may result in difficulty in concentration, memory, and...
Ethnic Identity within a Larger Culture01:27

Ethnic Identity within a Larger Culture

Adolescents from ethnic minority backgrounds face a multifaceted journey in forming their identities, shaped by the intersections of cultural expectations and personal exploration. For these adolescents, identity formation involves not only typical developmental challenges but also navigating the perceptions and attitudes of the majority culture. As they grow, adolescents in ethnic minority groups often become increasingly aware of stereotypes, social biases, and discrimination, all of which...
Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System II: Health Perception Pattern01:29

Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System II: Health Perception Pattern

Assessing the gastrointestinal (GI) system is a complex process that begins with collecting subjective data. This data, collected through patient interviews, provides crucial insights into the patient's health history, perception patterns, and lifestyle habits, all contributing significantly to GI health.
Health Perception Patterns
Health perception patterns offer valuable insights into a patient's lifestyle habits and how they may impact their GI health. These patterns include:
Psychological and Sociocultural Causes of Schizophrenia01:29

Psychological and Sociocultural Causes of Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia, a complex psychiatric disorder, has been historically misunderstood. Early psychological theories attributed its origins to childhood trauma and unresponsive parenting. However, contemporary research largely rejects these notions, favoring the vulnerability-stress hypothesis. This model proposes that individuals with a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia may develop the disorder following exposure to significant environmental stressors. Notably, studies on high-risk...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Conscious sedation versus general anesthesia for transesophageal echocardiography guidance of percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion.

Journal of cardiovascular medicine (Hagerstown, Md.)·2026
Same author

Socioeconomic and clinical determinants of mental health service use: a population-based cohort study exploring frailty as a potential mediator.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Early psychological intervention for war-related trauma in a hospitalized child from Gaza: a case report.

Rivista di psichiatria·2026
Same author

The pathogenicity of immigration detention: a systemic conflict between medical ethics and harmful migration policies.

The Lancet regional health. Europe·2026
Same author

Phenomenology of Hallucinations in Endogenous and Substance-Related Exogenous Psychoses.

Psychopathology·2025
Same author

Mentalization in Asylum Seekers with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

International journal of environmental research and public health·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 8, 2026

Rapid Fractionation and Isolation of Whole Blood Components in Samples Obtained from a Community-based Setting
11:31

Rapid Fractionation and Isolation of Whole Blood Components in Samples Obtained from a Community-based Setting

Published on: November 30, 2015

The relationship between somatization and posttraumatic symptoms among immigrants receiving primary care services.

Massimiliano Aragona1, Elena Catino, Daniela Pucci

  • 1Caritas Health Service Network and Sapienza University, Insegnamento di Filosofia della Psicopatologia, Sapienza University, Via C. Fea 2, Rome, Italy. massimiliano.aragona@uniroma1.it

Journal of Traumatic Stress
|October 9, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Somatization, or physical symptoms without a clear medical cause, is linked to trauma in immigrants. Primary care physicians should consider somatization as a potential indicator of underlying posttraumatic stress in this population.

More Related Videos

Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment
08:25

Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment

Published on: December 6, 2024

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 8, 2026

Rapid Fractionation and Isolation of Whole Blood Components in Samples Obtained from a Community-based Setting
11:31

Rapid Fractionation and Isolation of Whole Blood Components in Samples Obtained from a Community-based Setting

Published on: November 30, 2015

Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment
08:25

Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment

Published on: December 6, 2024

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Immigrant Health
  • Primary Care Research

Background:

  • Complex trauma and somatization are known to be related, particularly in complex trauma.
  • This relationship is understudied in immigrant populations, who may face unique stressors.
  • Somatization is common in primary care settings and can be a manifestation of psychological distress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between somatization and self-reported traumatic experiences.
  • To examine the association between somatization and posttraumatic symptoms in immigrant patients.
  • To assess the utility of somatization as an indicator of unreported trauma in primary care for immigrants.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 101 patients at an immigrant-focused primary healthcare service.
  • Utilized transculturally adapted self-assessment questionnaires: Bradford Somatic Inventory and Harvard Trauma Questionnaire.
  • Questionnaires were translated and back-translated into eight languages to ensure cultural validity.

Main Results:

  • A significant positive correlation was found between somatization and the number of traumatic events experienced.
  • Somatization was also significantly related to the presence and severity of posttraumatic symptoms.
  • These findings highlight a clear link between physical symptoms and trauma history in this cohort.

Conclusions:

  • Somatization serves as a significant indicator of traumatic experiences and posttraumatic stress in immigrants.
  • Primary care physicians serving immigrant communities should be attentive to somatization.
  • Recognizing somatization can facilitate the identification and treatment of unacknowledged posttraumatic symptoms.