Title | Mental Health Symptoms Among Student Service Members/Veterans and Civilian College Students. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2015 |
Authors | Phibbs, S, Branscum, AJ, Bovbjerg, VE, Thorburn, S |
Journal | J Am Coll Health |
Volume | 63 |
Issue | 7 |
Pagination | 459-72 |
Date Published | 10/2015 |
ISSN | 1940-3208 |
Keywords | Adult, Anxiety, Cross-Sectional Studies, Depression, Female, Humans, Male, Mental Disorders, Self Report, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Students, United States, Universities, Veterans |
Abstract | OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate if and to what extent student service members/veterans differ from civilian college students in the prevalence of self-reported symptoms of poor mental health. PARTICIPANTS: The Fall 2011 implementation of the American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment included 27,774 respondents from 44 colleges and universities. METHODS: Participants were matched using propensity scores, and the prevalence of symptoms was compared using logistic regression and zero-inflated negative binomial regression models. RESULTS: The odds of feeling overwhelmed in the last 12 months were significantly lower among student service members/veterans with a history of hazardous duty (odd ratio [OR] = 0.46, adjusted p value <.05) compared with civilian students. Military service, with and without hazardous duty deployment, was not a significant predictor of the total number of symptoms of poor mental health. CONCLUSIONS: Current student service members/veterans may not be disproportionately affected by poor psychological functioning. |
DOI | 10.1080/07448481.2014.983925 |
Alternate Journal | J Am Coll Health |
PubMed ID | 25397862 |