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The overall PTSD severity, as measured by the PDS, was particularly high, with a
mean score of 25.44 (SD 15.09). The scores of 60% of the respondents were over 21,
indicating moderate to severe PTSD symptoms, and 29% of participants scored over
36, indicating severe PTSD symptoms (Foa, et al., 1997). Figures 30, 31, and 32 show
these scores in more detail.
Figure 29: Mean scores and standard deviations for GHQ-30, BDI-II, and PDS
N Minimum Maximum Mean Std. Deviation
GHQ-30 74 0 30 10.26 9.66
BDI - II 73 0 56 19.32 13.78
PDS 73 0 51 25.44 15.09
Figure 30: GHQ-30 scores
Figure 31: BDI-II scores
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