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. 2012 Oct 29;4:ecurrents.dis.a9b76fed1b2dd5c5bfcfc13c87a2f24f. [Version 1] doi: 10.1371/currents.dis.a9b76fed1b2dd5c5bfcfc13c87a2f24f

Table 2: A Typology of Secodary Stressors.

Category Examples from the literature
Economic Loss of continuing loss of income 11 , 12 , 16 , 30 , 31 , 34
Loss or lack of employment 6 , 10 , 11 , 16 , 19 , 22 , 27 , 28
Impact on house values 31
Difficulties with compensation Lack of help, advice and information for applications to insurers and providers of grants or loans 30 , 34 , 35
Conflicting information 35
Applications for insurance payouts or state grants delayed or denied 16 , 32 , 34 , 35
Problems with recovery and rebuilding homes Continuing lack of essential services 7 , 22 , 31
Lack of information or advice to understand the application process for rebuilding property 34 , 35
Progressive damage to houses 6 , 13 , 16 , 19 , 22 , 24 , 37
Continuing to live in temporary accommodation 16 , 18 , 20 , 22
Lack of housing assistance 10
Problems with restoration of homes or property 30 , 35
Dealing with daily life and recovery processes 14 , 28 , 35
Loss of physical possessions or resources Loss of car, furniture, appliances and clothing, including items of sentimental value 11 , 13 , 19
Health New or continuing health concerns or conditions 11 , 13 , 14 , 22 , 31
Lack of access to healthcare 10 , 22
Lack of access to psychosocial care 10
Lack of access to prescription medication 10
Education and Schooling Lack of education opportunities or facilities 11
Loss of socialisation that is part of attending school 6 , 8
Changing to new schools or education establishments 6 , 8
The media Exposure to negative media reports 23
Familial Breakdown of relationships and loss of intimacy 11 , 12 , 14 , 22 , 26 , 28 , 29 , 31
Breakdown in household activities and functioning 11 , 14 , 15 , 17 , 28 , 36
Breakdown of familial resilience 30 , 36
Changes to household composition 6
Parental psychopathology 4 , 15 , 21 , 33
Impact on parenting skills 15 , 17 , 29 , 33
Physical and mental abuse and neglect of partners or children 15 , 17 , 29 , 33
Social Physical separation from friends 6
Disruption to social networks and relationships 11 , 14 , 21 , 24 , 28 , 30 , 34 , 36
Reduction in level of social support 7 , 11 , 13 , 15 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 23
Leisure and recreation Disruption to leisure and relaxation activities 11 , 14 , 28
Changes in the view of the world or oneself Loss of control and agency 11 , 14 , 25
Loss of aspirations for the future 11 , 14
Fear of recurrence of an extreme event 22 , 23 , 35