Trauma Exposure, Branch of Service, and Physical Injury in Relation to Mental Health Among U.S. Veterans Returning From Iraq and Afghanistan

Baker, Dewleen G.; Heppner, Pia; Afari, Niloofar; Nunnink, Sarah E.; Kilmer, Michael T.; Simmons, Alan N.; Harder, Laura; Bosse, Brandon

doi:10.7205/milmed-d-03-3808

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“…Reviews confirm that trauma/ combat exposure is the strongest predictor of PTSD among military personnel deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan (Kok et al, 2012;Ramchand, Rudavsky, et al, 2015;Ramchand, Schell, et al, 2010). Deployment trauma exposure also has been associated with depression (Baker et al, 2009;Heron et al, 2013;Jacobson et al, 2012;Luxton, Skopp, and Maguen, 2010;Maguen, Ren, et al, 2010;Mayo et al, 2013;Schell and Tanielian, 2011) and substance misuse (Sundin, Herrell, et al, 2014) among previously deployed troops. In studies that have examined whether deployment increases the risk of PTSD and depression relative to service members who have not deployed, relationships are attenuated once controlling for deployment trauma exposure (Jones et al, 2013;Vanderploeg et al, 2012).…”

Section: Deployment Traumamentioning

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“…Thus, combat exposure may explain the Army's higher prevalence rates of PTSD (Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center, 2012; Baker et al, 2009;Cohen, Gima, et al, 2010;LeardMann et al, 2009;Maguen, Cohen, et al, 2012;Seal et al, 2009) and depression (Maguen, Cohen, et al, 2012), as well as higher rates of PTSD in the Marine Corps (Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center, 2012; Baker et al, 2009;Cohen, Gima, et al, 2010) or higher rates of PTSD and depression among enlisted personnel and those of lower rank (Cohen, Gima, et al, 2010;Goodwin et al, 2012;Hickling et al, 2011;LeardMann et al, 2009;Maguen, Ren, et al, 2010;Mayo et al, 2013;Seal et al, 2009). …”

Section: Differential Exposure To Traumamentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Deployment Life Study: Longitudinal Analysis of Military Families Across the Deployment Cycle

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The Deployment Life Study: Longitudinal Analysis of Military Families Across the Deployment Cycle

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“…[116][117][118][119][120] Interestingly, cannabis use is particularly high among PTSD sufferers, 117,118 even after controlling for mood disorders and other anxiety syndromes. 117 In our experience, in some cases substance abuse is an attempt at self-medication.…”

Section: Ptsd Substance Abuse and Addictionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…43,[47][48][49] Several US studies have also found higher prevalence of PTSD in marines deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. [41][42][43] A US study found that combat exposure and trauma history varied by service, with higher levels of exposure among army, marines, and National Guard personnel, compared with navy personnel.…”

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Post Iraq and Afghanistan: Prevalence among Military Subgroups

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A large body of research has been produced in recent years investigating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among military personnel following deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan, resulting in apparent differences in PTSD prevalence. We compare prevalence estimates for current PTSD between military subgroups, providing insight into how groups may be differentially affected by deployment. Systematic literature searches using the terms PTSD, stress disorder, and acute stress, combined with terms relating to military personnel, identified 49 relevant papers. Studies with a sample size of less than 100 and studies based on data for treatment seeking or injured populations were excluded. Studies were categorized according to theatre of deployment (Iraq or Afghanistan), combat and noncombat deployed samples, sex, enlistment type (regular or reserve and [or] National Guard), and service branch (for example, army, navy, and air force). Meta-analysis was used to assess PTSD prevalence across subgroups. There was large variability in PTSD prevalence between studies, but, regardless of heterogeneity, prevalence rates of PTSD were higher among studies of Iraqdeployed personnel (12.9%; 95% CI 11.3% to 14.4%), compared with personnel deployed to Afghanistan (7.1%; 95% CI 4.6% to 9.6%), combat deployed personnel, and personnel serving in the Canadian, US, or UK army or the navy or marines (12.4%; 95% CI 10.9% to 13.4%), compared with the other services (4.9%; 95% CI 1.4% to 8.4%). Contrary to findings from within-study comparisons, we did not find a difference in PTSD prevalence for regular active-duty and reserve or National Guard personnel. Categorizing studies according to deployment location and branch of service identified differences among subgroups that provide further support for factors underlying the development of PTSD. W W W Le trouble de stress post-traumatique après l'Irak et l'Afghanistan : la prévalence dans les sous-groupes militairesUn vaste ensemble d'études ont été produites ces dernières années sur le trouble de stress post-traumatique (TSPT) au sein du personnel militaire suite au déploiement en Irak et en Afghanistan, et il en a résulté des différences apparentes de prévalence du TSPT. Nous comparons les estimations de prévalence du TSPT actuel entre les sous-groupes militaires, en tentant d'expliquer comment les groupes peuvent être affectés différemment par le déploiement. Des recherches systématiques de la littérature à l'aide des termes TSPT, trouble de stress, et stress aigu combinés à des termes relatifs au personnel militaire ont relevé 49 articles pertinents. Les études dont la taille d'échantillon était de moins de 100 ou qui étaient basées sur des données de recherche de traitement ou de populations blessées ont été exclues. Les études ont été catégorisées selon le théâtre du déploiement (Irak ou Afghanistan), les échantillons déployés de combat ou de non-combat, le sexe, le type d'enrôlement (régulier ou réserve, et [ou] Garde nationale) et branche de service (par exemple, armée, marine, et f...

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Trauma Exposure, Branch of Service, and Physical Injury in Relation to Mental Health Among U.S. Veterans Returning From Iraq and Afghanistan

Cited by 107 publications

References 29 publications

The Deployment Life Study: Longitudinal Analysis of Military Families Across the Deployment Cycle

The Deployment Life Study: Longitudinal Analysis of Military Families Across the Deployment Cycle

Neuropeptide Y and posttraumatic stress disorder

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Post Iraq and Afghanistan: Prevalence among Military Subgroups

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