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  • Psychiatry
  • Veterans Health

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  • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a significant concern for U.S. veterans.
  • Understanding deployment-related factors influencing long-term PTSD is crucial for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the impact of deployment characteristics, specifically number, length, and dwell time, on long-term PTSD symptoms in post-9/11 U.S. veterans.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 278 veterans from a larger longitudinal research program.
  • Utilized self-report questionnaires and the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale.
  • Hierarchical regression analysis to assess deployment characteristics' independent contributions.

Main Results:

  • Deployment dwell time was a significant predictor of long-term PTSD symptoms (β = -0.17, p = 0.042).
  • Veterans with a dwell time of less than 12 months reported significantly greater long-term PTSD symptoms.
  • This association remained significant after controlling for demographics and combat exposure.

Conclusions:

  • Time between deployments (dwell time) is a critical factor in predicting long-term PTSD symptoms.
  • Clinical attention should be given to deployment intervals, in addition to combat exposure, for veterans.
  • Intervention strategies may need to consider the impact of deployment frequency and spacing on mental health outcomes.