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The Identification And Magnitude Estimation Of Stressors In A Selected Military Population At One Training Command, Susan W. Miller
The Identification And Magnitude Estimation Of Stressors In A Selected Military Population At One Training Command, Susan W. Miller
Community & Environmental Health Theses & Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to identify the most stressful aspects of being a student at a military training command. ·Forty students listed the significant stressors that they encounter at the training command. This list was reviewed and consolidated into a stressor rating questionnaire with 16 stressors. A convenience sample of 86 students rated the stressors. In the second part of the study, the students rated the stressors on a scale of "0 to 1000". The study revealed that the most significant stressors for students were absence of family and friends, uncertainty about their future, dealing with instructor's attitudes, …
Health Status And Perceived Health Care Needs Of Female Veterans Of The Armed Services, Nancy Einstein Camp
Health Status And Perceived Health Care Needs Of Female Veterans Of The Armed Services, Nancy Einstein Camp
Community & Environmental Health Theses & Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to assess the occurrence of genderspecific health problems within the female veteran population of Tidewater, Virginia. A secondary purpose was to determine the perceived quality of care which the Veterans Administration delivers. The study was accomplished by receiving 149 mailed questionnaires regarding health status and health care received from the Veterans Administration. Chi square was utilized to determine significant differences between branch of service served and heal th status. Army veterans had significantly higher incidences of heart disease, diabetes and stomach ulcers. Among the other branches of service (Air Force. Navy, Marines, Coast Guard), …