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Warzone violence in Vietnam: An examination of premilitary, military, and postmilitary factors in PTSD in‐patients
Author(s) -
HileyYoung Bruce,
Blake Dudley David,
Abueg Francis R.,
Rozynko Vitali,
Gusman Fred D.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
journal of traumatic stress
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.259
H-Index - 134
eISSN - 1573-6598
pISSN - 0894-9867
DOI - 10.1002/jts.2490080109
Subject(s) - spouse , psychiatry , psychology , substance abuse , childhood abuse , injury prevention , clinical psychology , suicide prevention , poison control , alcohol abuse , human factors and ergonomics , domestic violence , occupational safety and health , child abuse , medicine , medical emergency , pathology , sociology , anthropology
The impact of childhood victimization and other premilitary factors on warzone abusive violence was examined with 177 Vietnam combat veteran inpatients. Premilitary and military variables were also examined in relationship to postmilitary variables, including violence and PTSD. Statistical analyses showed that none of the premilitary variables predicted warzone violence. High combat exposure did, however, predict warzone abusive violence and PTSD. In addition, participation in warzone violence predicted postmilitary violence to self, spouse, and others. Although high rates of childhood victimization and high levels of combat exposure were found, neither predicted postmilitary violence, criminal activities, drug/alcohol problems, or suicide attempts. Low childhood adjustment ratings and school suspensions predicted adult alcohol abuse and drug abuse, respectively. These findings and their implication for treatment are discussed.