Health behaviors and quality of life outcomes in veterans seeking treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
by Jakle, Katherine R., Psy.D., PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY, 2009, 89 pages; 3352202

Abstract:

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is associated with high-risk health-related behaviors and severe impairments in social, emotional and occupational functioning. This study examined the relationship between certain health-related behaviors known to be associated with PTSD (i.e., smoking, obesity and spirituality/religiousness) and quality of life (QOL) outcomes in 472 male veterans entering residential PTSD treatment at a VA Medical Center. ANCOVA analyses controlling for demographic variables and depressive symptoms found a main effect for religious attendance on psychological QOL. Obesity and smoking behavior were not significantly related to physical or psychological QOL in this study. This study extends previous research by using an exclusively PTSD veteran population rather than a general veteran population, and also expands the definition of health behaviors to include a spiritual/religious variable. Implications for health promotion and intervention efforts for treatment-seeking veterans with PTSD are discussed.

 
AdviserDavid W. Foy
SchoolPEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/B 70-03, p. , May 2009
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsReligion; Clinical psychology
Publication Number3352202
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