Risk Assessment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in a Cohort of U.S. Navy Personnel

Abstract

Research suggests that individuals with histories of trauma and abuse are more likely to develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in reaction to subsequent stress. However, most studies in this area have used retrospective survey designs. This study analyzed data from a longitudinal study of Navy recruits, with data available on participants' premilitary histories of trauma, abuse, and PTSD symptomology. It estimated base rates for the prevalence and incidence of PTSD among Navy personnel. This study further explored the relationship of PTSD symptomology to military job performance, and it assessed moderating effects on the relationship between stressful events during military service and subsequent PTSD symptomology over a 2-year period.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 19, 2002
Accession Number
ADA432136

Entities

People

  • Anupama Joshi
  • Cheryl B. Olson
  • Lex L. Merrill
  • Stephanie K. Mcwhorter
  • Valerie A. Stander

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Attrition
  • Basic Training
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Mental Disorders
  • Military Personnel
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Prisoners Of War
  • Psychiatry
  • Sexual Assault
  • Surveys
  • Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

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