Association between psychosomatic and traumatic symptoms in early adolescence.
INTRODUCTION This study investigates association between psychosomatic and traumatic symptoms among adolescents. SUBJECTS AND METHODS This cross-sectional survey using self-completion questionnaires was conducted among 868 adolescent in grade 6th, 7th and 8th of primary schools in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina). RESULTS Psychosomatic symptoms are strongly associated with traumatic symptoms, with exception of symptom of anger. The association is the highest between anxiety, depression and PTS symptoms on the one side and cardiovascular symptoms on the other side. CONCLUSION According to our results, psychosomatic symptoms are strongly associated with psychosomatic symptoms in early adolescence.