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Table 3 Comparison of mental health problems between the North and South Korean samples

From: Exposure to family and organized violence and associated mental health in north Korean refugee youth compared to south Korean youth

 

North (n = 62)

South (n = 65)

Statistical test

 

Fischer’s exact test

Mann-Whitney U

t

PTSD prevalence, n (%)

8

12.9

1

1.5

6.23*

–

–

UPID sum score, M (SD)

17.06

17.96

3.62

8.9

–

800***

–

 re-experiencing

3.63

5.01

.59

2.2

–

1034***

–

 avoidance

1.76

2.47

.64

1.47

–

1357**

–

 negative cognitions/mood

6.71

6.68

1.40

3.38

–

826***

–

 arousal

4.97

5.28

1.02

2.57

–

924***

–

PHQ-9 sum score, M (SD)

6.87

5.58

5.18

5.45

–

–

1.72

SDQ sum score, M (SD)

13.66

5.28

9.52

4.63

–

–

4.70***

  1. UPID sum score = PTSD symptom severity; PHQ-9 sum score = depressive symptom severity; SDQ sum score = the severity of total difficulties; M Mean, SD Standard deviation, *p < .05; **p < .01; ***p < .001
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Conflict and Health

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