TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - An exploratory examination of risk-taking behavior and PTSD symptom severity in a veteran sample
JO  - Military medicine
A1  - Strom, Thad Q.
A1  - Leskela, Jennie
A1  - James, Lisa M.
A1  - Thuras, Paul D.
A1  - Voller, Emily
A1  - Weigel, Rebecca
A1  - Yutsis, Maya
A1  - Khaylis, Anna
A1  - Lindberg, Jamie
A1  - Holz, Kenna Bolton
SP  - 390
EP  - 396
VL  - 177
IS  - 4
N2  - 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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0026-4075
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -