Table 5. Multiple Linear Regression Analysis With PTSD Course (Change in IES-R Subscale Sum Scorea) as the Dependent Variable.
Variable | No. of participants | Mean b (SE) [95% CI] | β | P value | Tolerance |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Constant | 86 | .91 | |||
Change in faith | 86 | −0.353 (0.177) [−0.706 to −0.001] | −0.206 | .05 | 0.949 |
Change in social relationships | 86 | −0.368 (0.169) [−0.704 to −0.032] | −0.221 | .03 | 0.989 |
Time spent in captivity | 86 | 0.004 (0.002) [0.0003 to 0.008] | 0.227 | .04 | 0.902 |
Age | 86 | 0.028 (0.028) [−0.027 to 0.084] | 0.105 | .32 | 0.947 |
Abbreviations: IES-R, Impact of Event Scale–Revised; PTSD, posttraumatic stress disorder.
Positive change in IES-R subscale sum score indicates PTSD aggravation over time; negative change in IES-R subscale sum score indicates symptom decrease over time.