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Family separations in the military
B W Blount1, A Curry, G I Lubin
1Department of Family Practice, Hays Army Community Hospital, Fort Ord, CA.
Military Medicine
|February 11, 1992
Summary
Military family separations during deployment cause stress. Healthcare providers need to identify at-risk families and manage challenges during predeployment, survival, and reunion phases.
Area of Science:
- Military and Family Medicine
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Family separations are inherent to military life.
- Deployment introduces unique stressors across predeployment, survival, and reunion stages.
- While most families adapt, some with inadequate coping skills may require healthcare intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To inform healthcare providers about the stresses associated with military family separations.
- To highlight high-risk families and their clinical manifestations.
- To provide guidance on prevention and treatment techniques for healthcare professionals.
Main Methods:
- This article is a review and synthesis of existing knowledge on military family separations and deployment stress.
- It focuses on identifying clinical manifestations and risk factors.
- It outlines strategies for healthcare providers.
Main Results:
- Military deployments create distinct stress phases for families: predeployment, survival, and reunion.
- Inadequate coping mechanisms can exacerbate stress, leading to health system presentations.
- Healthcare providers require awareness of these dynamics to offer effective support.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare providers must be knowledgeable about the unique challenges military families face during deployments.
- Early identification of at-risk families and proactive intervention are crucial.
- Effective management strategies can mitigate negative health outcomes for military families.
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