Life events, combat stress reaction and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Z Solomon, H Flum

Author Information

Z Solomon: Department of Mental Health, Medical Corps, Israel Defense Forces.

PMID: 3347854 DOI: 10.1016/0277-9536(88)90396-6

The implication of life events just preceding a war in acute combat stress reaction and chronic PTSD were assessed in a sample of 716 Israeli combatants. Results show that life events were unrelated to combat stress reaction but were related to subsequent PTSD. Conceptual and methodological issues were discussed to explain the results.

Adaptation, Psychological

Adult

Combat Disorders

Humans

Life Change Events

Male

Middle Aged

Risk Factors

Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic

Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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