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Examining The Utility Of The Military Service Sleep Assessment In U.S. Veterans, Sophie Vincent
Examining The Utility Of The Military Service Sleep Assessment In U.S. Veterans, Sophie Vincent
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Background: Veterans frequently report sleep disturbances. However, little is known about which military or life events most frequently influence veterans' sleep. The focus of this study is to report the specific military and life events that had the most negative effect on sleep quality in veterans by utilizing the Military Service Sleep Assessment (MSSA).
Method: Post 9/11 veterans (N = 373) completed an assessment battery examining sleep disturbances, depressive and anxiety symptoms, and of dysfunctional and recovery cognitions. Descriptives (i.e., mean and frequency), t-tests, X2 tests of independence, residuals, and risk ratios were computed to examine the impact …