Traumatic stressor exposure and post-traumatic symptoms in homeless veterans.

作者: Eve B. Carlson , Donn W. Garvert , Kathryn S. Macia , Josef I. Ruzek , Thomas A. Burling

DOI: 10.7205/MILMED-D-13-00080

关键词: Suicide preventionPoison controlStressorMilitary medicineMedicinePeer reviewDistressPsychiatryInjury preventionEnvironmental healthOccupational safety and health

摘要: ABSTRACTObjectives: To better understand potential risk factors for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and homelessness in veterans, we studied trauma exposure responses archival data on 115 homeless veterans. Methods: Rates of to military a variety civilian high magnitude stressor (HMS) persistent distress (PPD) events symptoms were assessed. The relationships between frequency different types examined. Results: Exposure both HMS PPD extremely this sample, with particularly adult (82%) childhood (62%) interpersonal violence during service (53%). was associated significantly higher levels PTSD than no or only events, almost all event correlated di...

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