Air Force Health Study. An Epidemiologic Investigation of Health Effects in Air Force Personnel Following Exposure to Herbicides. Volume 3

Abstract

In general, results of the analyses of the verified psychological disorders, reported sleep disorders, and the SCL-90-R (Symptom Checklist-90- Revised) variables did not reveal significant associations with initial dioxin or current dioxin and time since tour or find significant differences among the four current dioxin categories. In contrast, several of the analyses of the MCMI (Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory) variables displayed significant results. However, there was lack of consistency across similar variables included in the SCL-90-R, MCMI, and reported information. Additionally, the continuous scale of the MCMI variables allowed for a greater ability to detect small differences in the mean MCMI scores than the capability of the discrete analyses of the other three psychological abnormalities. In conclusion, the body burden of dioxin does not appear to be related to psychological or psychophysiological disorders.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA237518

Entities

People

  • Amy S. Brockman
  • Michael B. Lustik
  • Russell H. Roegner
  • Scott C. Henderson
  • William D. Grubbs

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Personnel
  • Central Nervous System
  • Cranial Nerves
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Ear
  • Ear Diseases
  • Medical Personnel
  • Movement Disorders
  • Nervous System
  • Neuropathy
  • Peripheral Nervous System
  • Psychology
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • Regression Analysis
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Traumatic Stress Disorder

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.
  • Systems Analysis and Design