Table 3. Changes in Perceived Helpfulness of Posttraumatic Coping Strategies Over Time.
| Coping strategya | Baseline, mean (SD) | Follow-up, mean (SD) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Praying | 3.29 (1.25) | 3.01 (1.38) | .05 |
| Believe in collective strength | 3.01 (1.46) | 2.90 (1.55) | .63 |
| Believe in personal strength | 2.71 (1.57) | 3.22 (1.23) | .005 |
| Seeking help within the Yazidi community | 2.40 (1.68) | 2.41 (1.76) | .96 |
| Exchange trauma contents with others | 2.18 (1.71) | 1.99 (1.72) | .41 |
| Seeking professional help | 2.11 (1.72) | 2.25 (1.76) | .45 |
| Social retreat | 1.64 (1.66) | 1.74 (1.75) | .64 |
a
The helpfulness of 7 strategies in coping with symptoms of trauma was rated on a 5-point Likert scale (0-4), with 0 indicating not helpful at all and 4 indicating extremely helpful.