Health Status of Women in the Armed Forces

Abstract

This study examined the health status and attrition rates of three 5- year cohorts of U.S. Navy women (n = 119,167) who enlisted between 1973 and 1987. Comparisons also were conducted with women's data from other branches of the military. Results showed that pregnancy-related conditions, primarily childbirth, were the leading reasons for the hospitalization, followed by genitourinary conditions and mental disorders. The most frequently occurring reasons for a premature separation were for pregnancy/parenthood and unsuitability. The time interval of greatest vulnerability for a hospitalization or separation tended to be after the first year of active duty. Such findings support the need for further research on the psychosocial correlates of early active duty pregnancies as well as for the implementation of such training programs as planned parenthood.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA245586

Entities

People

  • Anne L. Hoiberg
  • Jack F. White

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Attrition
  • Biological Factors
  • Cancer
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Mental Disorders
  • Patient Care
  • Personnel Management
  • Pregnancy Complications
  • Therapy
  • Time Intervals
  • Women'S Health

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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