(Kok et al., 2016) | Investigate mediating and/ or moderating effects of trait anxiety on the relationship between stress exposure, and PTSD and depression in relation to gender | Netherlands 1125 | Prospective by mail 1.5 - 4 years | Self-report inventory (SRIP) | PTSD, depression, and trait anxiety present in 10.2%, 13.1%, and 16.3%. Trait anxiety and stress exposure play important role in the development of PTSD and depression | Age, gender, stress exposure, trait anxiety |
(Marke & Bennett, 2013) | To predict PTSD after first onset ACS | England 150 pts | Prospective Before angiogram, and 1 and 6 months | PESI | Variables explained 52 and 42% of the variance in PTSD symptoms at each follow-up. At 1-month follow-up, predictors of PTSD symptoms were: peri-traumatic distress, concern over symptoms, illness comprehension, and lack of social support. At 6-months predictors were: peri-traumatic distress, lack of social support, use of problem-focused coping and continued symptoms | Event factors, peri-traumatic distress; and maintaining factors including coping strategy, social support, re-appraisal of event threat, and beliefs about the nature of ACS |