Hearns, Aisling, Hyland, Philip, Benninger-Budel, Carin and Vallières, Frederique (2021) ICD-11 PTSD and CPTSD: Implications for the rehabilitation of survivors of torture seeking international protection. Torture Journal, 31 (3). pp. 96-112. ISSN 1018-8185
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Abstract
Introduction: Rates of torture are especially
high among those seeking asylum, with
global estimates of forced migrants having
experienced torture exceeding 50%. Torture is the strongest predictor of PTSD amongst
refugee populations. This study assesses the
construct validity of the International Trauma
Questionnaire (ITQ), a self-report measure
of ICD-11 PTSD and Complex PTSD
(CPTSD) symptoms, within a population of
torture survivors seeking asylum in Ireland.
It further explores whether probable rates of
PTSD and CPTSD differ by sex and torture
or serious harm status.
Methods: A secondary data analysis of 264
treatment-seeking asylum seekers and refugees
who experienced torture or serious harm was
conducted.
Findings: A confirmatory factor analysis found that a six-factor correlated model
consisting of re-experiencing (Re), avoidance
(Av), threat (Th), affective dysregulation
(AD), negative self-concept (NSC), and disturbed relationships (DR) provided optimal fit
to the sample data. 32.4% of participants were
diagnosed with PTSD and a further 36.9%
met criteria for CPTSD. Experiencing torture
was significantly associated with higher odds
of meeting criteria for PTSD. No significant
differences between the sexes were found for
rates of PTSD or CPTSD. Discussion: Support for the construct validity of the ITQ was found among torture
survivors actively seeking international protection in Europe. Given the high rates of PTSD
and CPTSD found among torture survivors rehabilitation centres for survivors of torture
should consider CPTSD as part of their assessment and treatment programme.
Item Type: | Article |
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Additional Information: | Cite as: Hearns, A., Hyland, P., Benninger-Budel, C., & Vallières, F. (2021). ICD-11 PTSD and CPTSD: Implications for the rehabilitation of survivors of torture seeking international protection. Torture Journal, 31(3), 96-112. |
Keywords: | Torture; ITQ; CPTSD; refugees; asylum-seekers; |
Academic Unit: | Assisting Living & Learning,ALL institute Faculty of Science and Engineering > Psychology |
Item ID: | 17106 |
Identification Number: | 10.7146/torture.v32i3.125780 |
Depositing User: | Philip Hyland |
Date Deposited: | 13 Apr 2023 15:13 |
Journal or Publication Title: | Torture Journal |
Refereed: | Yes |
URI: | https://mu.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/17106 |
Use Licence: | This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here |
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