Table 1.
Demographic information, PTSD symptom severity and trauma exposure in Study 1.
| Variable | PTSD Group n=43 | Range | Control Group n=18 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 31.9 (8.7) | 21 – 50 | 33.4 (9.0) | 22 – 48 |
| IQ | 108.5 (19.6) | 55 – 169 | 113.7 (20.3) | 73 – 145 |
| Ethnicity | ||||
| Caucasian (%) | 74.4 | -- | 88.9 | |
| African American (%) | 18.6 | -- | 5.55 | -- |
| Other (%) | 7.0 | -- | 5.55 | -- |
| Current Depressive Disorder (%) | 25.6 | -- | 0.0 | -- |
| Current Anxiety Disorder (%) | 67.4 | -- | 0.0 | -- |
| CAPS-5 Total Score | 43.3 (12.2) | 24 – 76 | -- | -- |
| CAPS-5 Avoidance | 5.1 (1.6) | 3 – 8 | -- | -- |
| CAPS-5 Hyperarousal | 11.2 (4.1) | 4 – 20 | -- | -- |
| CAPS-5 Re-experiencing | 10.6 (4.0) | 4 – 20 | -- | -- |
| CAPS-5 Neg. | 16.4 (5.2) | 6 – 28 | -- | -- |
| Cognitions/Mood | ||||
| BDI Total Score | 25.0 (10.5) | 6 – 49 | 1.1 (2.6) | 0 – 9 |
| Direct Assault | 4.9 (2.6) | 2 – 13 | -- | -- |
| Direct Assault (%) | 100.0 | -- | -- | -- |
| Sexual Assault | 2.0 (0.88) | 0 – 4 | -- | -- |
| Sexual Assault (%) | 97.7 | -- | -- | -- |
| Physical Assault | 2.88 (2.3) | 0 – 10 | -- | -- |
| Physical Assault (%) | 86.0 | -- | -- | -- |
| Witnessed Violence | 2.9 (2.7) | 0 – 11 | -- | -- |
| Witnessed Violence (%) | 76.7 | -- | -- | -- |
| Trauma Total Score | 7.81 (4.6) | 2 – 22 | -- | -- |
Note. PTSD=Post-traumatic stress disorder. IQ=Intelligence quotient. CAPS-5=Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5.