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Yao Xu1, Helen Herrman2, Rebecca Bentley3
1Institute of Transdisciplinary Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan.
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Exposure to traumatic events such as natural disasters and child loss is strongly linked to trauma- and stressor-related disorders. This study examined how different sources of social support relate to PTSD and prolonged grief disorder (PGD) symptoms among women who lost a child in an earthquake. A cross-sectional survey with structured interviews and standardized instruments was conducted among 226 participants. Clinically significant PGD symptoms were reported by 89%, and PTSD symptoms by 54%, with 80% experiencing comorbidity. Having a supportive, affectionate, and confiding relationship with an intimate partner and having a subsequent child were each associated with fewer symptoms of both disorders. Intimate partner support had the greatest impact on recovery. Women who had a subsequent child reported more positive partner relationships and better mental health outcomes. These findings underscore the critical role of intimate partner support in post-trauma recovery and highlight the importance of enhancing emotional and relational support.
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