Citation

MacGregor AJ, Shaffer RA, Dougherty AL, Galarneau MR, Raman R, Baker DG, Lindsay SP, Golomb BA, Corson KS. J. Head Trauma Rehabil. 2010; 25(1): 1-8.

Affiliation

Naval Health Research Center (Drs MacGregor, Shaffer, and Corson and Mr Galarneau), Science Applications International Corporation (Ms Dougherty), University of California (Drs Raman, Golomb, and Baker), VA San Diego Healthcare System (Dr Baker), and San

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/HTR.0b013e3181c2993d

PMID

20051901

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To describe the prevalence and psychological correlates of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among injured male combatants in the Iraq conflict. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 781 men injured during military combat between September 2004 and February 2005. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Mental health diagnosis (ICD-9 290-319), particularly posttraumatic stress disorder and mood/anxiety disorders, assigned through November 2006. RESULTS: 15.8% met criteria for TBI (13.4% mild, 2.4% moderate-severe TBI), 35.0% other head injury, and 49.2% non-head injury. Multivariate logistic regression suggested lower rates of posttraumatic stress disorder and mood/anxiety disorders among those with mild and moderate-severe TBI. CONCLUSIONS: These findings could reflect a problem with differential diagnosis or, conversely, a low rate of self-presentation for symptoms. Further research is needed to elucidate the psychological consequences, clinical implications, and overall impact of TBI among military combat veterans.

Language: en