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Tiffany L Schweitzer1, Earla J White, Ronald P Hudak
1Walden University School of Health Services, Minneapolis, MN.
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to assist military communities of interest to more accurately identify service members who may have emotional and behavior disorders. Specifically, this study identifies service members' perceptions of the Department of Defense Post-Deployment Health Reassessment (PDHRA) screening instrument for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Findings were that responses to the PDHRA were related to how it was administered and the respondents' perceptions of how the PTSD diagnosis could affect the ability to obtain jobs and obtain promotions. Recommendations include implementing a screening environment free of distractions, involving family members, and assuring a confidential PTSD diagnosis.
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