Association between psychosomatic and traumatic symptoms in early adolescence.

SUMMARY 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 6 th , 7 th and 8 th 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.