title: On structure of trauma-related stress reactions among people with diabetes mellitus.
abstract: The factorial structure of trauma-related stress reactions was explored using the Purdue Posttraumatic Stress Disorder revised scale, in a sample of 106 adults with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. An exploratory factor analysis yielded 2 factors, (a) arousal and passive cognitive-affective avoidance reactions and (b) re-experiencing and active avoidance reactions. The 2-factor structure, however, may also be reflective of the scale format which limits its interpretative power.
authors.affiliation: Rehabilitation Counseling Program, Department of Special and Counselor Education, Portland State University, P.O. Box 751, Portland, OR 97207, USA. livnehh@pdx.edu
authors.forename: Hanoch
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Livneh
authors.forename: Erin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Martz
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires