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|July 14, 2016
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Terrorist attacks profoundly impact children, causing physical injuries and psychological trauma. Long-term emotional support is crucial for recovery and preventing lasting effects like poor academic performance.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric trauma
  • Psychological impact of disasters
  • Child psychology

Background:

  • Catastrophic events like terrorist attacks severely challenge coping mechanisms.
  • Children represent a particularly vulnerable population during such crises.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the physical and psychological consequences of a terrorist attack on child victims.
  • To evaluate the need for long-term psychological support in pediatric trauma survivors.

Main Methods:

  • Management of physical injuries in 16 child victims of a terrorist attack.
  • Psychological evaluation of these children to identify trauma responses.

Main Results:

  • Most children recovered from physical injuries; one infant fatality occurred due to severe chest trauma.
Keywords:
Acute Stress ReactionChildrenGunshot injuriesTerrorismTrauma

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  • Five children exhibited Acute Stress Reaction; three recovered fully, while two experienced persistent academic difficulties one year post-event.

    • Conclusions:

    • Terrorist attacks inflict both physical and psychological wounds on children.
    • Sustained emotional support and long-term follow-up are essential for addressing the psychological trauma in child survivors.