What pre-deployment and early post-deployment factors predict health function after combat deployment?: a prospective lo
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What pre-deployment and early post-deployment factors predict health function after combat deployment?: a prospective longitudinal study of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) soldiers Lisa M McAndrew1,2*, Elizabeth D’Andrea3, Shou-En Lu2, Bhavna Abbi1, Grace W Yan1, Charles Engel4 and Karen S Quigley5,6
Abstract Background: Physical and mental function are strong indicators of disability and mortality. OEF/OIF Veterans returning from deployment have been found to have poorer function than soldiers who have not deployed; however the reasons for this are unknown. Methods: A prospective cohort of 790 soldiers was assessed both pre- and immediately after deployment to determine predictors of physical and mental function after war. Results: On average, OEF/OIF Veterans showed significant declines in both physical (t=6.65, p
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