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Box 2 Showing precipitating (known stressors) factors in PRS (n = 79), 1991–2018
| Precipitating factors | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Asylum process | 41 (52%) |
| Family relocation | 40 (51%) |
| Infection—viral, sore throat | 13 (16%) |
| Witnessing violence | 13 (16%) |
| Physical illness | 10 (13%) |
| Sexual abuse | 6 (8%) |
| Bereavement | 5 (6%) |
| Problems at school | 3 (4%) |
| Parental divorce | 2 (3%) |
| Bullying | 2 (3%) |
| Perceived failure | 1 (1%) |
