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all psychological cases in the outpatient setting. Very high rates of physical torture were reported, with both samples
report beatings at about the same rate, but the more unusual forms of torture - abnormal postures, submarino, and
electrical shock - were reported more frequently at Karanda. High rates of psychological torture were reported by both
samples.
The sample reported very high rates of witnessing of violence by family members, and, disturbingly, very high rates of
witnessing by children. Furthermore, the sample also reported very high rates of witnessing torture and executions by
the survivors who were assessed. The survivors report high rates of torture, killings, and disappearances in other family
members. The disappearances are a significant problem reported by these
survivors, and AMANI is currently carrying out a small investigation of the consequences of disappearances on families.
The preliminary data indicate that families are deeply troubled by the disappearances (30).
The injuries reported by survivors complimented the kinds of violence and torture reported. In general, the Karanda
sample reported higher rates of physical symptoms than the Mount Darwin sample, but both samples reported high
rates of the symptoms that would be expected to be the consequence of physical abuse. Back pains, hearing problems,
joint pains and diminished motor capacity were frequent complaints. The psychological symptoms indicated many
symptoms that are congruent with diagnoses of post traumatic disorders. However, not all cases of torture resulted in
PTSD, and Mixed Anxiety-Depressive Disorders and Depressive Disorders were also commonly seen in this clinical
population.