Self-Reported Health Care Avoidance Behavior in U.S. Military Pilots Related to Fear for Loss of Flying Status
Abstract
U.S. military pilots are required to meet certain medical standards in order to maintain an active flying status. Military pilots face potential temporary or permanent loss of flying privileges in the setting of a new condition or symptom that does not meet required standards, which could result in negative social and occupational repercussions for the pilot. For this reason, it has been proposed that U.S. military pilots participate in health care avoidance behavior, but little evidence exists to characterize such a trend in this population.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Oct 15, 2022
- Source ID
- 10.1093/milmed/usac311
Entities
People
- Anthony Tvaryanas
- Daniel Barbera
- James K. Aden
- William R Hoffman
Organizations
- Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
- San Antonio Military Medical Center
- United States Air Force