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PEDIATRICS Vol. 116 No. 3 September 2005, pp. 787-795 (doi:10.1542/peds.2005-1498)
CLINICAL REPORT |
During and after disasters, pediatricians can assist parents and community leaders not only by accommodating the unique needs of children but also by being cognizant of the psychological responses of children to reduce the possibility of long-term psychological morbidity. The effects of disaster on children are mediated by many factors including personal experience, parental reaction, developmental competency, gender, and the stage of disaster response. Pediatricians can be effective advocates for the child and family and at the community level and can affect national policy in support of families. In this report, specific children's responses are delineated, risk factors for adverse reactions are discussed, and advice is given for pediatricians to ameliorate the effects of disaster on children.
Key Words: terrorism • disaster preparedness • posttraumatic stress disorder • anxiety
Abbreviations: AAP, American Academy of Pediatrics • PTSD, posttraumatic stress disorder
The following policy statement has been revised:
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