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Long-Term Outcomes of Service Women Injured on Combat Deployment

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  • Jessica R. Watrous

    (Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, CA 92152, USA
    Leidos, Inc., San Diego, CA 92152, USA)

  • Cameron T. McCabe

    (Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, CA 92152, USA
    Leidos, Inc., San Diego, CA 92152, USA)

  • Amber L. Dougherty

    (Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, CA 92152, USA
    Leidos, Inc., San Diego, CA 92152, USA)

  • Abigail M. Yablonsky

    (Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, CA 92152, USA
    Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA 92134, USA)

  • Gretchen Jones

    (Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, CA 92152, USA
    Axiom Corporation, San Diego, CA 92152, USA)

  • Judith Harbertson

    (Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, CA 92152, USA
    Leidos, Inc., San Diego, CA 92152, USA)

  • Michael R. Galarneau

    (Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, CA 92152, USA)

Abstract

Sex- and gender-based health disparities are well established and may be of particular concern for service women. Given that injured service members are at high risk of adverse mental and behavioral health outcomes, it is important to address any such disparities in this group, especially in regard to patient-reported outcomes, as much of the existing research has focused on objective medical records. The current study addressed physical and mental health-related quality of life, mental health symptoms, and health behaviors (i.e., alcohol use, sleep, and physical activity) among a sample of service women injured on deployment. Results indicate that about half of injured service women screened positive for a mental health condition, and also evidenced risky health behaviors including problematic drinking, poor sleep, and physical inactivity. Many of the mental and behavioral health variables demonstrated statistically significant associations with each other, supporting the relationships between psychological health and behaviors. Results provide additional evidence for the importance of access to integrated and effective mental healthcare treatment for injured service women and the need for screening in healthcare settings that address the multiple factors (e.g., mental health symptoms, alcohol use, poor sleep) that may lead to poor outcomes.

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  • Jessica R. Watrous & Cameron T. McCabe & Amber L. Dougherty & Abigail M. Yablonsky & Gretchen Jones & Judith Harbertson & Michael R. Galarneau, 2020. "Long-Term Outcomes of Service Women Injured on Combat Deployment," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(1), pages 1-14, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2020:i:1:p:39-:d:467151
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    1. Bilmes, Linda, 2007. "Soldiers Returning from Iraq and Afghanistan: The Long-Term Costs of Providing Veterans Medical Care and Disability Benefits," Working Paper Series rwp07-001, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government.
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