Table 2.
PCL-C quantified form for frequency of different symptoms (N = 3961).
| PCL-C Symptoms | No. | % |
|---|---|---|
| Re-experiencing symptoms | 1712 | 43.2 |
| 1. Having upsetting memories about the trauma | 1483 | 37.4 |
| 2. Experiencing bad dreams and nightmares about the event | 837 | 21.1 |
| 3. Feeling as if the trauma were happening again | 990 | 25.0 |
| 4. Getting depressed when reminded of the event | 1154 | 29.1 |
| 5. Reacting physically (e.g., sweating, heart racing, trouble breathing) when reminded of the trauma | 797 | 20.1 |
| Avoidance symptoms | 1131 | 28.6 |
| 6. Avoiding trauma-related feelings, thoughts, or conversations | 1025 | 25.9 |
| 7. Avoiding places, activities, or people that reminded you of the traumatic event | 1027 | 25.9 |
| 8. Trouble recalling important aspects of what happened during the trauma | 937 | 24.6 |
| 9. Losing interest in things you used to enjoy | 1042 | 26.3 |
| 10. Feeling detached from other people | 1053 | 26.6 |
| 11. Feeling emotionally numb | 928 | 23.4 |
| 12. Feeling as if your future will be cut short | 941 | 23.8 |
| Arousal symptoms | 1304 | 32.9 |
| 13. Difficulty falling or staying asleep | 942 | 23.8 |
| 14. Experiencing irritability or outbursts of anger | 1062 | 26.8 |
| 15. Trouble focusing on tasks | 1374 | 34.7 |
| 16. Feeling constantly alert or always on the lookout for danger | 952 | 24.0 |
| 17. Difficulty tolerating and/or easily startled by loud noises | 1055 | 26.6 |