Stress‐induced somatization in spouses of deployed and nondeployed servicemen

Burton, Tracy; Farley, David R.; Rhea, Anthony

doi:10.1111/j.1745-7599.2009.00411.x

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“…These fi ndings indicate that changes in psychological health secondary to stressors of deployment are prominent issues. Moreover, Burton, Farley, and Rhea (2009) found that increased levels of depression, anxiety, and stress are frequently associated with somatization for spouses. The top fi ve somatic complaints were feeling tired or having little energy, trouble sleeping, menstrual cramps and problems with the menstrual cycle, back pain, and heart palpitations.…”

Section: Research On Military Spousementioning

confidence: 97%

Impact of Deployment on Military Families

Agazio¹,

Goodman²,

Padden³

2014

Annu Rev Nurs Res

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To date, approximately 300,000 families including 700,000 children have been affected by the increased and repeated number of deployments in support of the Global War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001. The purpose of this review is to discuss the impact of these deployments on family members of active duty and reserve/guard personnel. A search of literature across the years of military conflicts reveals waves of studies emerging after World War II, the Vietnam conflict, Desert Storm/Shield, and now the most recent wars. Study designs most frequently include qualitative exploratory, survey methods, and program evaluations. The field is limited by small scale projects, service- and facility-specific samples, and knowledge extracted from related topics. More research is needed to achieve a more comprehensive understanding across the trajectory of the deployment experience for both service personnel and family members as well as long-term outcomes.

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Section: Research On Military Spousementioning

confidence: 97%

Impact of Deployment on Military Families

Agazio¹,

Goodman²,

Padden³

2014

Annu Rev Nurs Res

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“…Many spouses have a difficult time coping with life during their spouse's deployment and managing the stress that ensues, and may not possess the ability to transition to a new way of life without the service member present (Lapp et al, 2010;Mansfield et al, 2010;Messecar & Kendall, 1998;Tollefson, 2008). There are several studies on the effects on spouses of active duty service members' deployments and multiple deployments (Burton, Farley, & Rhea, 2009;Eaton et al, 2008;Mansfield et al, 2010;SteelFisher, Zaslavsky, & Blendon, 2008), but there is limited knowledge on the effects of multiple deployments on spouses of National Guard (NG) service members.…”

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Life Goes On: The Experiences of Wives of Multiply-Deployed National Guard Soldiers

Patzel

McBride

Bunting

et al. 2013

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

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Whether a service member is active duty or part of the National Guard, deployment of these service members is a major issue for most families. There is limited knowledge of the experience of multiple deployments on the family. The purpose of this study was to describe experiences of wives of National Guard soldiers that were deployed more than once. Nine wives were interviewed. An analysis of the interviews revealed four themes: (1) "Life Goes On" (i.e., despite the repeated deployments, life continues at home); (2) the "Guard is a Different Animal" (i.e., life as a National Guard spouse is different from that of an active duty spouse); (3) "It's a Mind-Set" (i.e., how wives cope their husband's deployment); and (4) "Going Back Again" (i.e., wives' experiences of multiple deployments). Exploring how multiple deployments affects wives of National Guard soldiers is helpful in understanding their experiences and the adjustments that must be made in family life. Knowledge of the experiences of these wives may help in formulating more effective interventions with families who have experienced multiple deployments.

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“…1,3 Increased stress during pregnancy has been associated with negative pregnancy outcomes such as preterm delivery and low birth weight, possibly secondary to release of stress hormones, which have a direct effect on uterine activity. [11][12][13][14][15][16][17] Anxiety and stress are postulated to increase the risk for postpartum depression. Our study found women in the deployed group had a threefold increased risk for postpartum depression in comparison with the nondeployed group after controlling for multiple confounders.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Larger studies are needed to evaluate whether spouse deployment during pregnancy has other perinatal effects and whether group prenatal care may have a positive effect on adverse perinatal outcomes in this population. 11,2001, initiated the longest period of armed conflict for the United States, during which, over the past decade, more than 2 million members of the U.S. Armed Forces have been deployed to combat. 1 Military deployments have significant effects on the physical and mental health of American service members.…”

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