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Aggressive behavior in combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.

D Begić1, N Jokić-Begić

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Medical School, University of Zagreb, KBC Rebro, Kispatićeva 12, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia.

Military Medicine
|August 23, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) exhibit significantly higher aggression rates. This includes autoaggressive and heteroaggressive behaviors, influenced by factors like childhood maltreatment and socioeconomic status.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
  • Military Medicine
  • Trauma Studies

Background:

  • Aggression and violent behavior are significant concerns in combat veterans.
  • The relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and aggression requires further elucidation.
  • Understanding the specific manifestations and contributing factors of aggression in this population is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence and types of aggressive behavior in combat veterans.
  • To compare aggression levels between combat veterans with and without PTSD.
  • To identify key factors associated with aggressive behavior in combat veterans with PTSD.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of aggression incidence in combat veterans with and without PTSD.

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  • Categorization and examination of different types of aggressive behaviors (autoaggressive, heteroaggressive).
  • Identification of demographic and historical factors correlating with aggression.

    • Main Results:

    • Combat veterans with PTSD demonstrated a significantly higher incidence of aggression compared to those without PTSD.
    • Predominant aggressive behaviors included autoaggression (suicidal tendencies) and heteroaggression (interpersonal violence).
    • Verbal aggression was more common towards known individuals, while impulsive reactions were directed at strangers.

    Conclusions:

    • PTSD is strongly associated with increased aggression in combat veterans.
    • Childhood maltreatment, low socioeconomic status, education level, and prior violent behavior are significant risk factors.
    • Targeted interventions for aggression in combat veterans should consider these associated factors and PTSD status.