TABLE 2.
The Perinatal Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Questionnaire Results (N = 22)
| Variable | M (SD) | n | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 (Bad Dreams) | |||
| No | 20 | 90.9 | |
| Yes | 2 | 9.1 | |
| Question 2 (Upsetting Memories) | |||
| No | 21 | 95.5 | |
| Yes | 1 | 4.5 | |
| Question 3 (Flashbacks to Birth) | |||
| No | 20 | 90.9 | |
| Yes | 2 | 9.1 | |
| Question 4 (Avoiding Thoughts) | |||
| No | 21 | 95.5 | |
| Yes | 1 | 4.5 | |
| Question 5 (Avoiding Activities) | |||
| No | 20 | 90.9 | |
| Yes | 2 | 9.1 | |
| Question 6 (Inability to Remember) | |||
| No | 21 | 95.5 | |
| Yes | 1 | 4.5 | |
| Question 7 (Loss of Interest) | |||
| No | 19 | 86.4 | |
| Yes | 3 | 13.6 | |
| Question 8 (Feelings of Loneliness) | |||
| No | 17 | 77.3 | |
| Yes | 5 | 22.7 | |
| Question 9 (Difficulty Feeling Love) | |||
| No | 18 | 81.8 | |
| Yes | 4 | 18.2 | |
| Question 10 (Difficulty Sleeping) | |||
| No | 12 | 54.5 | |
| Yes | 10 | 45.5 | |
| Question 11 (Increased Irritability) | |||
| No | 14 | 63.6 | |
| Yes | 8 | 36.4 | |
| Question 12 (Difficulty Concentrating) | |||
| No | 16 | 72.7 | |
| Yes | 6 | 27.3 | |
| Question 13 (Feeling More Jumpy) | |||
| No | 16 | 72.7 | |
| Yes | 6 | 27.3 | |
| Question 14 (Feelings of Guilt) | |||
| No | 22 | 100 | |
| Yes | — | — | |
| Entire Perinatal Posttraumatic | 2.32 (2.64) | 14 | — |
| Stress Disorder Questionnaire | |||
| Scale | |||
| Unwanted Intrusions | 0.23 (0.69) | — | — |
| Avoidance | 0.73 (1.45) | — | — |
| Increased Arousal | 1.36 (1.14) | — | — |