From: Validation of the UCLA Child Post traumatic stress disorder-reaction index in Zambia
Original Items | Locally Specific Items |
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1. I watch out for danger or things that I am afraid of. | 1. I cry |
2. When something reminds me of what happened, I get very upset, afraid or sad. | 2. I think too much |
3. I have upsetting thoughts, pictures, or sounds of what happened come into my mind when I do not want them to. | 3. I have stopped going to school because I think I will be laughed at or teased |
4. I feel grouchy, angry or mad. | 4. I feel used |
5. I have dreams about what happened or other bad dreams. | 5. I do not look like myself |
6. I feel like I am back at the time when the bad thing happened, living through it again. | 6. I am reserved. I cannot open up. |
7. I feel like staying by myself and not being with my friends. | 7. I am damaged psychologically. |
8. I feel alone inside and not close to other people. | 8. I feel rejected, like everyone is against me. |
9. I try not to talk about, think about, or have feelings about what happened. | 9. I feel shy. |
10. I have trouble feeling happiness or love. | 10. I sleep too much. |
11. I have trouble feeling sadness or anger. | 11. I do not feel at ease. |
12. I feel jumpy or startle easily, like when I hear a loud noise or when something surprises me. | 12. I do not feel free. |
13. I have trouble going to sleep or I wake up often during the night. | 13. I am surprised. |
14. I think that some part of what happened is my fault. | 14. I am ever quiet |
15. I have trouble remembering important parts of what happened. | 15. I am unhappy or sad |
16. I have trouble concentrating or paying attention. | 16. I am nervous. |
17. I try to stay away from people, places, or things that make me remember what happened. | 17. I have an unsettled mind, no peace of mind. |
18. When something reminds me of what happened, I have strong feelings in my body like my heart beats fast, my head aches, or my stomach aches. | 18. I run if I see the abuser |
19. I think that I will not live a long life. | Â |
20. I am afraid that the bad thing will happen again. | Â |