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Table 1 Items in the PTSD-RI symptom section

From: Validation of the UCLA Child Post traumatic stress disorder-reaction index in Zambia

Original Items

Locally Specific Items

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.

 

20. I am afraid that the bad thing will happen again.

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