Risk factors and prediction model for mental health in Chinese soldiers.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study aimed to explore potential risk factors for mental health concerns, and the prediction model for mental health concerns in Chinese soldiers was constructed through combined eligible risk factors.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was performed on soldiers under direct command from Gansu, Sichuan, and Chongqing in China, and the soldiers were selected by cluster convenient sampling from 16 October 2018 to 10 December 2018. The Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90) and three questionnaires (Military Mental Health Status Questionnaire, Military Mental Health Ability Questionnaire, and Mental Quality Questionnaire for Army Men) were administered, including demographics, military careers, and 18 factors.

Results

Of 1,430 Chinese soldiers, 162 soldiers pres

SUBMITTER: Zhao M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10196266 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature