naa a22 4500 510781934 CHVBK 20180411083250.0 cr unu---uuuuu 180411e20130701xx s 000 0 eng 10.1007/s11414-013-9328-0 doi (NATIONALLICENCE)springer-10.1007/s11414-013-9328-0 The Characteristics and Severity of Psychological Distress After Abortion Among University Students [Elektronische Daten] [Maureen Curley, Celeste Johnston] Controversy over abortion inhibits recognition and treatment for women who experience psychological distress after abortion (PAD). This study identified the characteristics, severity, and treatment preferences of university students who experienced PAD. Of 151 females, 89 experienced an abortion. Psychological outcomes were compared among those who preferred or did not prefer psychological services after abortion to those who were never pregnant. All who had abortions reported symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and grief lasting on average 3years. Yet, those who preferred services experienced heightened psychological trauma indicative of partial or full PTSD (Impact of Event Scale, M = 26.86 versus 16.84, p < .05), perinatal grief (Perinatal Grief Scale, M 62.54 versus 50.89, p < 0.05), dysthymia (BDI M = 11.01 versus 9.28, p < 0.05), (M = 41.86 versus 39.36, p < 0.05), and co-existing mental health problems. PAD appeared multi-factorial, associated with the abortion and overall emotional health. Thus, psychological interventions for PAD need to be developed as a public health priority. National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, 2013 Curley Maureen Department of Healthcare Environments and Systems, College of Nursing, Health Professions, Nursing and Pharmacy Complex, University of Florida, P.O. Box 100187, 32610-0187, Gainesville, FL, USA aut Johnston Celeste School of Nursing, McGill University, Wilson Hall, 3506 University Street, H3A 2A7, Montreal, QC, Canada aut The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research Springer US; http://www.springer-ny.com 40/3(2013-07-01), 279-293 1094-3412 40:3<279 2013 40 11414 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-013-9328-0 text/html Onlinezugriff via DOI 1 research-article jats NATIONALLICENCE 856 40 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-013-9328-0 text/html Onlinezugriff via DOI NATIONALLICENCE 700 1- Curley Maureen Department of Healthcare Environments and Systems, College of Nursing, Health Professions, Nursing and Pharmacy Complex, University of Florida, P.O. Box 100187, 32610-0187, Gainesville, FL, USA aut NATIONALLICENCE 700 1- Johnston Celeste School of Nursing, McGill University, Wilson Hall, 3506 University Street, H3A 2A7, Montreal, QC, Canada aut NATIONALLICENCE 773 0- The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research Springer US; http://www.springer-ny.com 40/3(2013-07-01), 279-293 1094-3412 40:3<279 2013 40 11414 Metadata rights reserved Springer special CC-BY-NC licence nationallicence BK010053 XK010053 XK010000 NATIONALLICENCE NATIONALLICENCE NL-springer