This is the first study to explore factors associated with peritraumatic reactions experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic among the Tunisian general population. A web-based survey was conducted between 23 March and 5 May 2020, so that 1615 responses were included. We used the Peritraumatic Distress Inventory and Peritraumatic Dissociative Experiences Questionnaire. Participants with a medical history, those undergoing compulsory quarantine and those having relatives affected by or dying from COVID-19 were significantly more likely to present higher Peritraumatic Distress Inventory and Peritraumatic Dissociative Experiences Questionnaire scores.

Factors associated with higher levels of peritraumatic reactions should be targeted by national programs to prioritize assistance through early psychological interventions.

这是第一项研究突尼斯普通人群中与COVID-19大流行期间经历的创伤周围反应相关的因素的研究。在2020年3月23日至5月5日之间进行了基于网络的调查，因此纳入了1615份答复。我们使用了创伤前困扰量表和创伤前离解经历调查表。具有病史的患者，接受强制隔离的患者以及亲戚受COVID-19影响或死亡的患者更有可能表现出较高的《创伤前窘迫清单》和《创伤前分离经历调查表》评分。

国家方案应确定与创伤前反应水平较高有关的因素，以通过早期心理干预来优先提供援助。