Table 1.
PTSD Symptoms as Measured by the Arabic PDS Symptom Subscales in Descending Order of Reporting Frequency
| Criterion | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Reexperiencing symptoms | ||
| B4. Emotionally upset when reminded | 75 | 342 |
| B1. Intrusive images | 72 | 328 |
| B3. Reliving of the trauma | 59 | 268 |
| B2. Nightmares about traumatic event | 55 | 247 |
| B5. Physical reactions when reminded | 54 | 243 |
| Avoidance symptoms | ||
| C6. Trying not to think, talk, or have feelings about | 63 | 285 |
| C7. Trying to avoid activities, places, or people | 39 | 177 |
| C9. Loss of interest | 38 | 173 |
| C10. Feeling distant or cut off | 34 | 152 |
| C12. Lack offuture plans | 21 | 95 |
| C11. Feeling emotionally numb | 21 | 95 |
| C8. Memory loss | 15 | 68 |
| Arousal symptoms | ||
| D14. Irritability | 61 | 276 |
| D13. Difficulty sleeping | 48 | 218 |
| D15. Difficulty concentrating | 47 | 213 |
| D17. Easily startled | 42 | 191 |
| D16. Overly alert | 39 | 178 |
Note. PTSD = Posttraumatic stress disorder; PDS = Posttraumatic Diagnostic Scale.