The Military Casualty with Combat Related Acute Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Abstract
In the next war in which the U.S. military is involved it is predicted that a large number (25% or greater) of military casualties will have combat related Acute Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (APTSD). The purpose of this study was to describe the level of knowledge of United States Air Force (USAF) nurses in regards to combat related APTSD. Factors related to knowledge level were also explored. A researcher designed 'Combat Fatigue Questionnaire' was mailed to 600 USAF nurses selected randomly. Three hundred sixty one USAF nurses, representing 8% of the entire population of USAF nurses, responded. Level of knowledge of combat related APTSD as assessed by the 'Combat Fatigue Questionnaire' scores is found to be inadequate. The mean score was 61.9 (out of a possible 100) and 251 respondents (69.5%) scored below 70. Only 33% of the respondents had ever received formal education on combat related APTSD. Formal education on combat related APTSD, age and military rank were found to have a positive significant (p. < 0.001) relationship to level of knowledge scores. Thus, there is a need for increased eduction about combat related APTSD among USAF nurses.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA143385
Entities
People
- Karen L. Johnson
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology