Associations between PTSD and intimate partner and non-partner aggression among substance using veterans in specialty mental health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Risk factors of violence perpetration in veterans include substance use and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, it is unknown whether these factors are associated with greater risk for partner or non-partner violence. This study investigated the associations between probable PTSD, heavy drinking, marijuana use, cocaine use, and partner and non-partner violence perpetration.

Methods

Self-report questionnaires assessing past-year partner and non-partner aggression (CTS2) as well as past-month substance use (SAOM), probable PTSD (PCL-C), and probable depression (PHQ-9) were administered to 810 substance using veterans entering VA mental health treatment.

Results

In bivariate analyses, probable PTSD in substance using veterans was associated with vio

SUBMITTER: Buchholz KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5143184 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature