@article{ref1,
title="Impact of deployment on military families with young children: a systematic review",
journal="Nursing outlook",
year="2015",
author="Trautmann, Jennifer and Alhusen, Jeanne and Gross, Deborah",
volume="63",
number="6",
pages="656-679",
abstract="BACKGROUND: More than 40% of children in military families are <6 years old, a period when children are most dependent on their parents' physical and emotional availability. <br><br>PURPOSE: This systematic review describes the impact of deployment since 9/11 on the mental health of military families with young children, evaluates evidence-based interventions for military parents with young children, and identifies gaps in the science limiting our ability to support the needs of these families. <br><br>METHODS: Databases were reviewed from 2001 to 2014 using preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses approach; 26 studies met review criteria. <br><br>RESULTS: Deployment was associated with increased parent stress, child behavior problems, health care utilization, and child maltreatment. Few studies tested interventions or focused on racial/ethnic minority or veteran families. A number of methodological limitations are noted. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: More research using multiple methods, stronger designs, and more diverse samples is needed to understand and address the needs of military families with young children.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0029-6554",
doi="10.1016/j.outlook.2015.06.002",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2015.06.002"
}