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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Its Comorbidities Among American Indian Veterans

Authors: Joseph Westermeyer, Jose Canive

Published in: Community Mental Health Journal | Issue 6/2013

Abstract

Goal consists of describing the demographic and comorbid characteristics associated with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among American Indian veterans with any lifetime Axis 1 disorder. Sample included 252 American Indian veterans, obtained from a community sample of 557, using targeted sampling designed to provide a representative sample, structured to include equal numbers of rural and urban veterans and a twofold over sample of women. Data collection involved lifetime diagnoses based on the Diagnostic Interview Schedule/Quick Version/DSM-III-R, demographic characteristics, and combat exposure. Findings Bivariate comparisons showed positive relationships of PTSD with combat exposure, mood disorder and anxiety disorders (excluding PTSD), but a negative relationship with substance use disorder. Binary logistic regression analyses showed an independent association of PTSD with mood and anxiety disorders as well as combat exposure.

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Title: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Its Comorbidities Among American Indian Veterans
Authors: Joseph Westermeyer
Jose Canive
Publication date: 01-12-2013
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Community Mental Health Journal / Issue 6/2013
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-012-9565-3

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