Prospective risk factors for new-onset post-traumatic stress disorder in National Guard soldiers deployed to Iraq

A. Polusny, M.; R. Erbes, C.; Murdoch, M.; A. Arbisi, P.; Thuras, P.; B. Rath, M.

doi:10.1017/s0033291710002047

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Prospective risk factors for new-onset post-traumatic stress disorder in National Guard soldiers deployed to Iraq

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Authors:

M. A. Polusny

C. R. Erbes

M. Murdoch

Abstract

Background National Guard troops are at increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, little is known about risk and resilience in this population. Method The Readiness and Resilience in National Guard Soldiers Study is a prospective, longitudinal investigation of 522 Army Natio...

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