The epidemiology of DSM-5 posttraumatic stress disorder in the United States: results from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions-III
RB Goldstein, SM Smith, SP Chou, TD Saha… - Social psychiatry and …, 2016 - Springer
RB Goldstein, SM Smith, SP Chou, TD Saha, J Jung, H Zhang, RP Pickering, WJ Ruan…
Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology, 2016•SpringerObjectives To present current, nationally representative US findings on the past-year and
lifetime prevalences, sociodemographic correlates, psychiatric comorbidity, associated
disability, and treatment of DSM-5 posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Methods Face-to-
face interviews with 36,309 adults in the 2012–2013 National Epidemiologic Survey on
Alcohol and Related Conditions-III. PTSD, alcohol and drug use disorders, and selected
mood, anxiety, and personality disorders were assessed using the Alcohol Use Disorder …
lifetime prevalences, sociodemographic correlates, psychiatric comorbidity, associated
disability, and treatment of DSM-5 posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Methods Face-to-
face interviews with 36,309 adults in the 2012–2013 National Epidemiologic Survey on
Alcohol and Related Conditions-III. PTSD, alcohol and drug use disorders, and selected
mood, anxiety, and personality disorders were assessed using the Alcohol Use Disorder …
Objectives
To present current, nationally representative US findings on the past-year and lifetime prevalences, sociodemographic correlates, psychiatric comorbidity, associated disability, and treatment of DSM-5 posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Methods
Face-to-face interviews with 36,309 adults in the 2012–2013 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions-III. PTSD, alcohol and drug use disorders, and selected mood, anxiety, and personality disorders were assessed using the Alcohol Use Disorder and Associated Disabilities Interview Schedule-5.
Results
Past-year and lifetime prevalences were 4.7 and 6.1 %, higher for female, white, Native American, younger, and previously married respondents, those with
Conclusions
DSM-5 PTSD is prevalent, highly comorbid, disabling, and associated with delayed help seeking. Additional research is needed to elucidate relationships identified herein, estimate PTSD-related costs, investigate hypotheses regarding etiology, course, and treatment, and support decisions about resource allocation to service delivery and research. Initiatives are needed to destigmatize PTSD, educate the public about its treatment, and encourage affected individuals to seek help.
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