Table 1.
Proportion of respondents reporting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms according to the PTSD symptoms checklist (PCL-5) (n = 374–379 a).
| Symptom | Number of Respondents Who Endorsed the Symptom (Rated as 2 = “Moderately” or Higher) | Proportion of Respondents Who Endorsed the Symptom (Rated as 2 = “Moderately” or Higher) | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Repeated, disturbing memories (n = 376) | 291 | 77.39 | [72.90–81.35] |
| 2. Repeated, disturbing dreams (n = 374) | 203 | 54.28 | [49.21–59.26] |
| 3. Suddenly feeling as if the stressful experience was happening again (n = 376) | 206 | 54.79 | [49.74–59.75] |
| 4. Feeling very upset when reminded of the stressful experience (n = 377) | 289 | 76.66 | [72.13–80.65] |
| 5. Strong physical reactions when reminded of the stressful experience (n = 377) | 250 | 66.31 | [61.40–70.90] |
| 6. Avoidance of memories, thoughts or feelings related to the stressful experience (n = 375) | 247 | 65.87 | [60.93–70.49] |
| 7. Avoidance of external reminders of the stressful experience (n = 376) | 226 | 60.11 | [55.08–64.93] |
| 8. Trouble remembering important parts of the stressful experience (n = 374) | 167 | 44.65 | [39.69–49.72] |
| 9. Strong negative feelings about oneself, other people or the world (n = 377) | 145 | 38.46 | [33.69–43.46] |
| 10. Blaming oneself or someone else for the stressful experience (n = 376) | 155 | 41.22 | [36.36–46.26] |
| 11. Strong negative feelings (n = 376) | 225 | 59.84 | [54.81–64.67] |
| 12. Loss of interest (n = 378) | 229 | 60.58 | [55.57–65.38] |
| 13. Feeling distant or cut off (n = 378) | 253 | 66.93 | [62.04–71.48] |
| 14. Trouble experiencing positive feelings (n = 378) | 197 | 52.12 | [47.09–57.11] |
| 15. Irritable behaviors (n = 376) | 226 | 60.11 | [55.08–64.93] |
| 16. Taking too many risks (n = 377) | 72 | 19.10 | [15.45–23.37] |
| 17. Being “superalert” (n = 377) | 265 | 70.29 | [65.49–74.68] |
| 18. Easily startled (n = 378) | 229 | 60.58 | [55.57–65.38] |
| 19. Difficulty concentrating (n = 378) | 262 | 69.31 | [64.49–73.75] |
| 20. Trouble falling or staying asleep (n = 378) | 274 | 72.49 | [67.78–76.75] |
| Provisional PTSD diagnosis b (n = 379) | 237 | 62.53 | [57.55–67.25] |
| PCL-5 Total Score 33 or higher (n = 379) | 226 | 59.63 | [54.62–64.45] |
Note: a On each of the 379 completed PCL-5, between 1 and 5 questions were left unanswered. Missing data were not replaced. b Proportion of respondents who have endorsed 1 B item (questions 1–5), 1 C item (questions 6–7), 2 D items (questions 8–14), 2 E items (questions 15–20).