Mental health in educational communities following a natural disaster in Chile

Mariela Andrades Tobar and Felipe E. García

Seminars in Medical Writing and Education, 2025, vol. 4, 688

Abstract: Introduction: Schoolchildren are estimated to be among the most vulnerable to the negative effects of natural disasters. One of the most common consequences is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study evaluated PTSD symptoms in schoolchildren affected by an earthquake and tsunami in Chile. Methods: A total of 325 schoolchildren aged 10 to 15 years (52,6% female and 47,4% male) participated 12 months after the natural disaster. Of this population, 167 schoolchildren were exposed to the earthquake and tsunami, and 158 children served as a comparison group, as they lived more than 360 km from the epicenter. Results: The groups showed statistically significant differences in the proportion of schoolchildren with PTSD (p

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.56294/mw2025688

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