Applying polyvictimization theory to veterans: Associations with substance use and mental health.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Prior work has linked exposure to multiple types of trauma (i.e., polyictimization) to increased risk of negative behavioral health outcomes compared with exposure to any single event. However, few studies have attempted to understand how polyvictimization theory relates specifically to veterans' experiences and behavioral health outcomes. The present study assessed heterogeneity in reports of childhood trauma, combat trauma, and military sexual trauma.

Method

We recruited 1,230 veterans outside of traditional Veterans Health Administration settings to participate in a study assessing behavioral health. On average, participants were 34.5 years old with the majority identifying as White (79.3%) and male (88.7%). We used latent class analysis to extract classes of tr

SUBMITTER: Davis JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8916967 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature