Table 2.
Clinical characteristics and help-seeking sources
| Clinical characteristics | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Probable PTSD (IES-Ra) | 60 | 44.1 |
| Probable depression (depression subscale of HSCL-25) | 22 | 14.7 |
| Exposure to traumatic events (AWES; M and SD of PTEs) | 12.9 | 3.3 |
| Level of disability (WHO –DAS II) | – | – |
| No disability | 28 | 18.7 |
| Mild disability | 19 | 12.7 |
| Moderate disability | 33 | 22 |
| Severe disability | 70 | 46.7 |
| Self-recognition of mental health problem | ||
| No | 62 | 41.3 |
| Yes | 88 | 58.7 |
| Sources of helpb | ||
| General Practitioner | 80 | 53.3 |
| Psychologist | 58 | 38.6 |
| Psychiatrist | 50 | 33.3 |
| Family member | 14 | 9.3 |
| Community mental health service | 14 | 9.3 |
| STTARSc | 7 | 4.6 |
| Close male friend | 6 | 4 |
| Close female friend | 3 | 2 |
| Religious leader | 3 | 2 |
| Telephone counselling line | 2 | 1.3 |
| Afghan social group | 1 | .6 |
a n = 136
bTotal percentage is greater than 100% due to the fact that participants were able to select more than one source of help
cSurvivors of Torture and Trauma Assistance and Rehabilitation Service, South Australia