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- Title
The impact of reported direct and indirect killing on mental health symptoms in Iraq war veterans.
- Authors
Maguen, Shira; Lucenko, Barbara A.; Reger, Mark A.; Gahm, Gregory A.; Litz, Brett T.; Seal, Karen H.; Knight, Sara J.; Marmar, Charles R.
- Abstract
This study examined the mental health impact of reported direct and indirect killing among 2,797 U.S. soldiers returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom. Data were collected as part of a postdeployment screening program at a large Army medical facility. Overall, 40% of soldiers reported killing or being responsible for killing during their deployment. Even after controlling for combat exposure, killing was a significant predictor of posttraumatic disorder (PTSD) symptoms, alcohol abuse, anger, and relationship problems. Military personnel returning from modern deployments are at risk of adverse mental health conditions and related psychosocial functioning related to killing in war. Mental health assessment and treatment should address reactions to killing to optimize readjustment following deployment.
- Subjects
IRAQ; UNITED States; COMPETENCY assessment (Law); IRAQ War veterans; ALCOHOLISM; ANGER; POST-traumatic stress disorder; IRAQ War, 2003-2011; EVALUATION
- Publication
Journal of Traumatic Stress, 2010, Vol 23, Issue 1, p86
- ISSN
0894-9867
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/jts.20434