Teachers' psychological reactions 7 weeks after the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing

Am J Orthopsychiatry. 2004 Jul;74(3):263-71. doi: 10.1037/0002-9432.74.3.263.

Abstract

This study assessed teachers' reactions to the Oklahoma City bombing. Peritraumatic reactions, the interaction of media exposure with stress from media coverage, feelings toward the perpetrators, and worry about safety predicted posttraumatic stress. Twenty percent reported difficulty handling demands; 5% sought counseling. Outreach efforts should assess and assist teachers.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Faculty*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Oklahoma
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / diagnosis*
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / epidemiology*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Terrorism / psychology*
  • Time Factors