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Journal of Behavioral Medicine

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Substance use behaviors as a mediator between posttraumatic stress disorder and physical health in trauma-exposed college students

Auteurs: Amanda M. Flood, Meghan E. McDevitt-Murphy, Frank W. Weathers, David E. Eakin, Trisha A. Benson

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Behavioral Medicine | Uitgave 3/2009

Abstract

Introduction

Research within the field of traumatic stress has documented a strong link between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and adverse physical health outcomes, although the mechanisms contributing to this relationship are unclear.

Method

The current study examined substance use behaviors as one such mediator in a mixed civilian trauma population. Participants were 136 undergraduates exposed to a variety of civilian traumas. They completed measures assessing trauma exposure, substance use behaviors, and physical health outcomes.

Results

Moderate correlations were found between PTSD symptom severity, substance use, and adverse health outcomes. Mediational analyses indicated that substance use behaviors, especially alcohol and drug use, mediated the relationship between PTSD and health outcomes.

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Titel: Substance use behaviors as a mediator between posttraumatic stress disorder and physical health in trauma-exposed college students
Auteurs: Amanda M. Flood
Meghan E. McDevitt-Murphy
Frank W. Weathers
David E. Eakin
Trisha A. Benson
Publicatiedatum: 01-06-2009
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Behavioral Medicine / Uitgave 3/2009
Print ISSN: 0160-7715
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3521
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-008-9195-y

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