Accession Number:

AD1105965

Title:

Effects of Deployment on Risky Health-Related Behaviors Among U.S. Marines

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER SAN DIEGO CA SAN DIEGO United States

Personal Author(s):

• Bauer , Lauren J.
• Jacobson,Isabel G.
• Phillips,Christopher J.

Report Date:

2019-07-11

Pagination or Media Count:

21.0

Abstract:

Service members returning from deployment undergo an adjustment period notable for recovery from service injuries, poor mental health, and social reintegration. Recent findings suggest deployment may also influence risk-taking and health-related behaviors. Combat deployers were significantly more likely to initiate binge drinking newly screen positive for alcohol dependence, initiate smoking, and decrease seat belt use compared with nondeployers. Deployers without combat experience were less likely to decrease fast-food consumption compared with nondeployers. Previously deployed Marines, especially those who experienced combat, have increased odds of several adverse health-related behaviors postdeployment and should be targeted for preventive programs.

Descriptors:

• digestive system processes
• education
• health
• mental disorders
• motor vehicles
• noncommissioned officers
• personnel management
• public health
• risk factors
• data analysis
• enlisted personnel
• mental health
• army personnel
• military personnel
• military training
• substance related disorders
• surveys
• medical personnel
• health services
• human behavior

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE