Table 6.
Association between PTSD sub-scale scores and Exposure dimensions
| Dimension | DSM-IV PTSD | Re-experiencing | Avoidance/numbing | Psychological arousal | Refugee-specific self perception of functioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative experienced & witnessed |
.542** |
.531** |
.502** |
.406** |
.526** |
| Displacement |
.514** |
.514** |
.459** |
.391** |
.488** |
| Combat |
.422** |
.425** |
.410** |
.286** |
.425** |
| Family loss |
.614** |
.573** |
.563** |
.488** |
.599** |
| Material loss | .407** | .373** | .397** | .303** | .441** |
**Correlation is significant at the 0.01 level (2-tailed).