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Table 2 Variables Demonstrating a Significant Association with PTSD Status at 3 months

From: Comparison of pain, cortisol levels, and psychological distress in women undergoing surgical termination of pregnancy under local anaesthesia versus intravenous sedation

Variable

PTSD

No PTSD

 

3 month mean and SD

Baseline PTSD (CAPS) score*

52.6 ± 30.7

7.5 ± 17.8

Post-abortion pain score*

8.0 ± 2.4

3.9 ± 2.8

1 month PTSD (CAPS) score**

81.6 ± 14.3

11.5 ± 16.9

1 month PTSD (DTS) score**

93.0 ± 17.7

20.9 ± 19.7

1 month Anxiety (STAI) score**

58.4 ± 3.3

39.5 ± 8.6

1 month Depression (BDI) score**

6.8 ± 6.7

27.8 ± 8.2

1 month Self-esteem (RSI) score**

23.0 ± 1.9

31.9 ± 6.1

1 month Disability (SDS)**

8.8 ± 2.2

2.89 ± 4.3

  1. *: p < 0.05
  2. **: p < 0.01