Injury and Illness Among Air Force Female Military Recruits.
Abstract
Air Force policymakers and planners need valid, specific information upon which to effectively design steps to meet the health needs of female military personnel. Such data do not currently exist for female Air Force members. By assessing injuries and illnesses among female Air Force trainees, risk factors can be identified and appropriate remedies can be implemented that will reduce the rates of morbidity, attrition, and training recycling. Identifying and implementing such changes can reduce training costs and produce a healthier and more productive USAF member. The Injury and Illness Among Air Force Female Military Recruits study was conducted by Battelle Memorial Institute (BMT) for the US Air Force Office for Prevention and Health Services Assessment (OPHSA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention between October 1994 and June 1995. Each year, over 35,000 young men and women undergo six weeks of basic military training (BMT) at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, soon after enlisting in the US Air Force (USAF). Anecdotal evidence from BMT training staff and medical personnel, along with published reports from other branches of the military, indicate that female recruits experience higher rates of injury, illness, and attrition than male recruits.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA327521
Entities
People
- Bill Chambers
- Melissa Hite
- Michael R. Snedecor
Organizations
- Armstrong Laboratory