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Matsegora Y, Kolesnichenko O, Prykhodko I, Kravchenkо O, Kуslyi V, Bayda M, Kryvokon N, Rumiantse Y, Marushchenko K, Pashchenko A. Social and psychological predictors of alcohol-related incidents involving servicemen. ROMANIAN JOURNAL OF MILITARY MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.55453/rjmm.2022.125.4.20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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"The aim of the research was to determine the social and psychological predictors of alcohol-related incidents involving servicemen. The research involved 310 servicemen, who were subjected to disciplinary and administrative penalties within 2016-2021 years for the offence commitment under the influence of alcohol. The control group included 650 servicemen who joined the service within this period. The analysis of psychological features of servicemen was carried out with the help of the following methods: “Determination of Type Accentuation of Character Traits and Temper” Questionnaire, “Self-Esteem Structures of Temper Questionnaire”, “Multilevel Personality ‘Adaptability’ Questionnaire”, “Progressive Matrix”, “16 PF Questionnaire”, and “Self-Esteem Structures of Temper Questionnaire”. Cluster analysis was used to differentiate servicemen who committed incidents under the influence of alcohol. The determined typology was valuable for the organization of preventive works, events dedicated to the improvement of socialization by recruits, adequate formation of servicemen image as well as their identification in accordance with it, and events dedicated to the prevention of suicidal behaviour."
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Lincoln ML, Moore RS, Ames GM. Sleep disturbances after deployment: National Guard soldiers' experiences and strategies. Sleep Health 2018; 4:377-383. [PMID: 30031532 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleh.2018.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2017] [Revised: 04/03/2018] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Sleep deprivation and sleep disturbance are pervasive among military personnel during and after combat deployment. However, occupational and other constraints often influence military workers to decline behavioral health services and prescription pharmaceutical sleep aids. This article, drawing on ethnographic interviews with National Guard veterans of combat deployment, demonstrates that soldiers with sleep disturbance frequently manage symptoms without medical supervision and by using ad hoc methods including alcohol use. Findings suggest the potential significance of further research into the sleep management practices of military populations, who face both high risk for sleep disturbance and occupational and cultural constraints in effectively managing these serious health concerns.
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- Martha L Lincoln
- Prevention Research Center, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Berkeley, CA, USA; School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, California, USA; Department of Anthropology, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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- Prevention Research Center, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Prevention Research Center, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Berkeley, CA, USA; School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, California, USA
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Sargent C, Gebruers C, O’Mahony J. A review of the physiological and psychological health and wellbeing of naval service personnel and the modalities used for monitoring. Mil Med Res 2017; 4:1. [PMID: 28116111 PMCID: PMC5242023 DOI: 10.1186/s40779-016-0112-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2016] [Accepted: 12/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Naval cohorts rely heavily on personnel to ensure the efficient running of naval organisations. As such, the wellbeing of personnel is essential. In an occupational setting, naval service personnel experience a variety of physiological and psychological stressors. Most naval services arrange annual physical fitness and body composition tests to ensure the physical readiness of personnel. However, these tests only evaluate a small amount of physiological capabilities. Components such as aerobic and strength capabilities are assessed, however, other components of physical fitness such as speed, agility, anaerobic capacity and flexibility are not. In addition to the physical capabilities, personnel are impacted by fatigue, nutrition and psychological stressors such as copping in stressful situations or dealing with time away from family and friends. This review will discuss the physiological and psychological factors that affect personnel's wellbeing. In addition to this, it will also evaluate the methods that are used to assess both physiological and psychological wellbeing.
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- Cliodhna Sargent
- Cork Institute of Technology, Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown, Cork Ireland
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- National Maritime College of Ireland, Ringaskiddy, Cork Ireland
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- Cork Institute of Technology, Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown, Cork Ireland
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Williams EC, Frasco MA, Jacobson IG, Maynard C, Littman AJ, Seelig AD, Crum-Cianflone NF, Nagel A, Boyko EJ. Risk factors for relapse to problem drinking among current and former US military personnel: a prospective study of the Millennium Cohort. Drug Alcohol Depend 2015; 148:93-101. [PMID: 25599962 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.12.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2014] [Revised: 12/17/2014] [Accepted: 12/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Military service members may be prone to relapse to problem drinking after remission, given a culture of alcohol use as a coping mechanism for stressful or traumatic events associated with military duties or exposures. However, the prevalence and correlates of relapse are unknown. We sought to identify socio-demographic, military, behavioral, and health characteristics associated with relapse among current and former military members with remittent problem drinking. METHODS Participants in the longitudinal Millennium Cohort Study who reported problem drinking at baseline (2001-2003) and were remittent at first follow-up (2004-2006) were included (n=6909). Logistic regression models identified demographic, military service, behavioral, and health characteristics that predicted relapse (report of ≥1 past-year alcohol-related problem on the validated Patient Health Questionnaire) at the second follow-up (2007-2008). RESULTS Sixteen percent of those with remittent problem drinking relapsed. Reserve/National Guard members compared with active-duty members (odds ratio [OR]=1.71, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.45-2.01), members separated from the military during follow-up (OR=1.46, 95% CI: 1.16-1.83), and deployers who reported combat exposure (OR=1.32, 95% CI: 1.07-1.62, relative to non-deployers) were significantly more likely to relapse. Those with multiple deployments were significantly less likely to relapse (OR=0.73, 95% CI: 0.58-0.92). Behavioral factors and mental health conditions also predicted relapse. CONCLUSION Relapse was common and associated with military and non-military factors. Targeted intervention to prevent relapse may be indicated for military personnel in particular subgroups, such as Reservists, veterans, and those who deploy with combat exposure.
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- Emily C Williams
- Denver-Seattle Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care, Health Services Research Development, Department of Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, 1100 Olive Way, Suite 1400, Seattle, WA 98101, USA; Department of Health Services, University of Washington School of Public Health, 1959 NE Pacific St., Magnuson Health Sciences Center, Room H-664, Box 357660, Seattle, WA 98195-7660, USA.
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- Deployment Health Research Department, Naval Health Research Center, 140 Sylvester Rd, San Diego, CA 92106-3521, USA.
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- Deployment Health Research Department, Naval Health Research Center, 140 Sylvester Rd, San Diego, CA 92106-3521, USA.
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- Denver-Seattle Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care, Health Services Research Development, Department of Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, 1100 Olive Way, Suite 1400, Seattle, WA 98101, USA; Department of Health Services, University of Washington School of Public Health, 1959 NE Pacific St., Magnuson Health Sciences Center, Room H-664, Box 357660, Seattle, WA 98195-7660, USA; Seattle Epidemiologic Research and Information Center, Department of Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, 1600 S Columbian Way MS-152E, Seattle, WA 98108, USA.
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- Seattle Epidemiologic Research and Information Center, Department of Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, 1600 S Columbian Way MS-152E, Seattle, WA 98108, USA; Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington School of Public Health, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Health Sciences Building F-250, Box 357236, Seattle, WA 98195-7236, USA.
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- Seattle Epidemiologic Research and Information Center, Department of Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, 1600 S Columbian Way MS-152E, Seattle, WA 98108, USA.
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- Deployment Health Research Department, Naval Health Research Center, 140 Sylvester Rd, San Diego, CA 92106-3521, USA; Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92134, USA.
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- Deployment Health Research Department, Naval Health Research Center, 140 Sylvester Rd, San Diego, CA 92106-3521, USA.
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- Seattle Epidemiologic Research and Information Center, Department of Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, 1600 S Columbian Way MS-152E, Seattle, WA 98108, USA; Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington School of Public Health, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Health Sciences Building F-250, Box 357236, Seattle, WA 98195-7236, USA; Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, RR-512 Health Sciences Building, Box 356420, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195-6420, USA.
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