TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2002//
TI  - Psychological factors that influence traumatic injury occurrence and physical performance
JO  - Work
A1  - Gregg, R. L.
A1  - Banderet, L. E.
A1  - Reynolds, K. L.
A1  - Creedon, J. F.
A1  - Rice, Valerie J.
SP  - 133
EP  - 139
VL  - 18
IS  - 2
N2  - This 9 month prospective study, conducted at the US Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASGMA), examined the association of selected psychological variables (e.g., measures of tension/anxiety, sleep disturbance, Type A behavior pattern) with injury occurrence and physical performance in 126 soldiers. ANOVA and logistic regression analyses revealed significant relationships between: 1) Traumatic injury occurrence and mean tension/anxiety scores, 2) Mean self-reported sleep disturbance scores and traumatic injury occurrence, 3) The Type A behavior pattern (abbreviated Jenkins Activity Survey) and number of sit-ups repetitions completed in 2 minutes, one component of the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), 4) The Type A behavior pattern and total score APFT. No significant associations were found for mean tension/anxiety scores and overuse injuries, or Type A behavior pattern and two mile run time or number of push-up repetitions completed in 2 minutes. These data suggest traumatic injury occurrence is influenced by tension/anxiety and disturbances in sleep habits. Additionally, individuals with higher Jenkins Activity scores (characteristic of the Type A behavior pattern) perform better physically.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1051-9815
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -