A comparison of mental health and substance use risk factors between veteran and non-veteran connected families in Nebraska, 2016 and 2019
Research Report:
Research SummaryAPA Citation:
Palm, D., Lamsal, R., Pacino, V., & Watanabe-Galloway, S. (2022). A comparison of mental health and substance use risk factors between veteran and non-veteran connected families in Nebraska, 2016 and 2019. Journal of Health Care and Research, 3(2), 41-50. https://doi.org/10.36502/2022/hcr.6210
Abstract Created by REACH:
This study used data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, which evaluated health-related risk factors (e.g., mental health, substance use) among Nebraska residents during 2016 and 2019. Participants reported their general health, mental health (e.g., depression), and substance use (e.g., binge drinking). Researchers made comparisons among those who self-identified as Veterans, spouses of Veterans, and non-Veterans. Overall, Veterans were less likely to report poor mental health, while spouses of Veterans were more likely than non-Veterans to report poor mental health.
Focus:
Mental health
Substance use
Veterans
Branch of Service:
Multiple branches
Military Affiliation:
Veteran
Subject Affiliation:
Veteran
Spouse of service member or veteran
Civilian
Population:
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
Aged (65 yrs & older)
Methodology:
Quantitative Study
Authors:
Palm, David, Lamsal, Rashmi, Pacino, Valerie, Watanabe-Galloway, Shinobu
Abstract:
Many studies have found that Veterans and their family members have experienced more mental health disorders and substance use. The purpose of this study compared mental health and substance use risk indicators between U.S. military Veteran and non-Veteran- connected families, so earlier and more targeted interventions can be developed.
Publisher/Sponsoring Organization:
Asploro
Publication Type:
Article
REACH Publication
Author Affiliation:
Department of Health Services Research and Administration, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, DP
Department of Health Services Research and Administration, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, RL
Department of Health Services Research and Administration, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, VP
Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, SWG
Keywords:
depression, e-cigarettes, binge drinking
REACH Publication Type:
Research Summary
Sponsors:
This study was funded by the Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors (NALHD).
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