• The nature of posttraumatic nightmares and school functioning in war-affected youth 

      Harb, Gerlinde; Schultz, Jon-Håkon (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-11-25)
      Children and adolescents who have experienced traumatic events demonstrate a variety of posttraumatic symptoms, including recurrent nightmares, as well as adverse reactions in the school setting. The current study examined nightmare symptoms, posttraumatic stress, sleep disturbance, and self- and teacher-reported school functioning of 64 youths in the Gaza Strip, ages 12 to 16, who have lived through ...
    • Prevalence and Characteristics of Post-traumatic Nightmares in War- and Conflict-Affected Students. 

      Schultz, Jon-Håkon; Forsberg, June Thorvaldsen; Harb, Gerlinde; Alisic, Eva (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-03-19)
      Introduction: Recurrent nightmares, frequently associated with traumatic experiences, may impair quality of life and daily functioning. However, there have been few studies of posttraumatic nightmares occurring among children and youth, in particular for trauma-exposed populations in conflict zones.<p> <p>Methods: Using two quantitative data sets, this study investigates the prevalence and ...