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Area of Science:

  • Military medicine
  • Occupational health
  • Psychological surveillance

Background:

  • Health surveillance during military deployments is crucial for assessing operational impacts.
  • Peacekeeping operations present unique stressors with potential mental health consequences.
  • Previous studies have explored findings from U.S. and international military forces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review literature on health surveillance models for peacekeepers.
  • To discuss stressors and mental health consequences of peacekeeping operations.
  • To examine the evolution of psychological screening programs in military operations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of health surveillance and psychological screening.
  • Analysis of screening programs from U.S. Army-Europe deployments (Bosnia, Kosovo).
  • Examination of procedures, measures, and program evolution.

Main Results:

  • The review details the evolution of screening programs from Bosnia to Kosovo.
  • Key findings from screening programs are summarized.
  • Examples of mental health impacts and stressors are provided.

Conclusions:

  • Psychological screening programs have evolved significantly to address peacekeeper mental health.
  • Understanding operational stressors is vital for effective military health surveillance.
  • Further research is needed to refine surveillance and support strategies for deployed personnel.