2018 Department of Defense Health Related Behaviors Survey (HRBS): Results for the Reserve Component
Abstract
The Health Related Behaviors Survey (HRBS) is the U.S. Department of Defenses (DoDs)flagship survey for understanding the health, health-related behaviors, and well-being of servicemembers. The survey includes content areas that may negatively impact force readiness and prevent service members from being able to perform their duties and accomplish their missions. The Defense Health Agency asked the RAND Corporation to review previous iterations of the HRBS, update survey content, administer a revised version of the survey, and analyze data from the resulting 2018 HRBS of both active and reserve component personnel in the U.S. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard. This report, one of two complementary publications, reviews survey methodology, sample demographics, key findings among reserve component personnel, and policy implications for both force readiness and future iterations of the HRBS. Key health outcomes and health-related behaviors in the report are organized around the following domains: health promotion and disease prevention, substance use, mental and emotional health, physical health and functional limitations, sexual behavior and health, sexual orientation and health, and deployment experiences and health.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1129975
Entities
People
- Adam J. Rose
- Charles C. Engel
- David Grant
- Eric R. Pedersn
- Erika L. Bloom
- Jamie Ryan
- Jennifer Hawes-dawson
- Joshua Breslau
- Mary L. Gilbert
- Michael S Dunbar
- Michael W. Robbins
- Molly M. Simmons
- Rebecca L. Collins
- Robin L. Beckman
- Sarah Maccarthy
- Sarah O. Meadows
- Stephanie B. Holliday
- Terry L Schell
Organizations
- RAND Corporation