Citation

Strom TQ, Leskela J, James LM, Thuras PD, Voller E, Weigel R, Yutsis M, Khaylis A, Lindberg J, Holz KB. Mil. Med. 2012; 177(4): 390-396.

Affiliation

Minneapolis VA Medical Center (116A), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Association of Military Surgeons of the United States)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

22594128

Abstract

The present study conducted an exploratory examination of the relationship between self-reported symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and an expanded definition of risk-taking behaviors among 395 veterans at a large Midwestern Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms were associated with elevated rates of substance use, thrill seeking, aggression, risky sexual practices, and firearm possession. Results indicated that suicidal ideation and aggressive driving behavior were among the most frequently reported. The present findings hold significant public health implications and highlight the need to attend to risk-taking behaviors in treatment planning.

Language: en