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Neuroses among Armed Forces Personnel
C Dhir1, A Banerjee2, S Chaudhary3
1Graded Specialist (PSM), DADH, HQ 12 Inf Div.
Medical Journal, Armed Forces India
|July 14, 2016
Summary
Mental disorders, or neuroses, affect over 31% of military personnel, particularly younger soldiers in lower ranks. This highlights the need for enhanced psychological support within the armed forces.
Area of Science:
- Military Health
- Psychological Morbidity
- Armed Forces Research
Background:
- The
- Military Family Syndrome
- is a debated topic, yet mental health issues are significant causes of morbidity in military personnel.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of neuroses in a military population.
- To identify demographic and service-related factors associated with neuroses.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 600 randomly selected military personnel and their families.
- The General Health Questionnaire 12 (GHQ-12) was used as a screening tool, with a score of 3 or above indicating neuroses.
Main Results:
- The overall prevalence of neuroses was 31.34% (95% CI: 27.41%-35.55%).
- Neuroses prevalence was not associated with gender or marital status.
- Soldiers aged 25-36 years, those in lower ranks, and personnel in combat arms units showed higher rates of neuroses. Husband's characteristics did not correlate with neuroses in wives.
Conclusions:
- Preventive psychological services are crucial for the armed forces.
- Promoting leadership and man-management strategies sensitive to soldiers' needs is recommended.
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