Article
Psychiatric Aeromedical Evacuations: Clinical Characteristics of Deployed U.S. Military Personnel During Operation Iraqi Freedom
Military Behavioral Health
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2017
Disciplines
Abstract
Data were collected from a subset of psychiatric aeromedical evacuation cases from combat theater. Demographic characteristics, the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder, and the presence of any prior mental health history were examined. This sample was predominantly male ages 21–30 years, enlisted, and active-duty service members in the U.S. Army. The most prevalent mental health diagnoses were anxiety and mood disorders. Participants scoring near the mean on the PTSD Checklist—Military Version were approximately three times more likely to report a positive mental health history compared with participants who did not endorse any items.
DOI
10.1080/21635781.2016.1272021
Citation Information
Monty Baker, Scott Anderson, Deborah Arant-Daigle, Jeffrey A. Cigrang, et al.. "Psychiatric Aeromedical Evacuations: Clinical Characteristics of Deployed U.S. Military Personnel During Operation Iraqi Freedom" Military Behavioral Health Vol. 5 Iss. 2 (2017) p. 178 - 188 ISSN: 2163-5781 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jeffrey_cigrang/41/