Factors associated with low unit cohesion in Australian Defence Force members who deployed to the Middle East (2001-2009).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Unit cohesion has been shown to bolster the mental health of military personnel; hence, it is important to identify the characteristics that are associated with low unit cohesion, so that interventions to improve unit cohesion can be targeted and implemented. Little is known about the factors associated with low unit cohesion. This research aims to identify demographic, military service and deployment factors associated with low unit cohesion.

Methods

Data from a self-reported cross-sectional study of 11 411 current or ex-serving Australian military personnel deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan between 2001 and 2009 were used. Multivariable logistic regression was used to investigate the research aims.

Results

Being female (adjusted OR (aOR) (95% CI) 1.35 (1.

SUBMITTER: Kanesarajah J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5099321 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature