Post-traumatic stress disorder in a child witnessing domestic violence in a rural community of north Borneo: case report

Sylas Sebastian Neela Sekhar and Pang, Nicholas Tze Ping and Mohd Amirudin Mohd Kassim and Nurfarahin Musa and Yunn, Min Koh and Walton Wider (2024) Post-traumatic stress disorder in a child witnessing domestic violence in a rural community of north Borneo: case report. International Journal of Religion, 5 (11). pp. 7181-7186. ISSN 2633-352X

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Abstract

Managing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in children from rural areas, particularly those exposed to domestic violence, presents considerable challenges. This study explores a case from North Borneo, highlighting an elevated risk of disruptive behaviour disorders in such contexts. The case involves a five-year-old boy, previously without medical history, exhibiting behavioural changes linked to two years of direct exposure to domestic violence. Meeting PTSD diagnostic criteria, the child displays symptoms including nightmares, aggression, and avoidance behaviours, emphasizing a potential risk for oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). The findings corroborate empirical evidence indicating a significant correlation between domestic violence exposure, PTSD symptomatology, and subsequent disruptive behaviour disorders in children. This case report underscores the imperative for heightened awareness and targeted interventions in rural communities, stressing the need for proactive strategies in addressing PTSD among children, particularly those facing domestic violence.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Domestic Violence, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Mental Health, Child and Adolesc
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF1-990 Psychology > BF712-724.85 Developmental psychology - Including infant psychology, child psychology, adolescence, adulthood R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA1-1270 Public aspects of medicine > RA421-790.95 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive medicine > RA790-790.95 Mental health. Mental illness prevention
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	20 Nov 2024 10:46
Last Modified:	20 Nov 2024 10:46
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/41971

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