2011 Health Related Behaviors Survey of Active Duty Military Personnel

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frances M. Barlas ◽  
William B. Higgins ◽  
Jacqueline C. Pflieger ◽  
Kelly Diecker
Keyword(s):  
Military Personnel ◽  
Active Duty ◽  
Active Duty Military ◽  
Health Related Behaviors ◽  
Health Related

Correlates of e-cigarette use among active duty US military personnel: implications for cessation policy

2021 ◽  
pp. e001700
Author(s):  
Sarah Godby ◽  
R Dierst-Davies ◽  
D Kogut ◽  
L Degiorgi Winslow ◽  
M M Truslow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Military Personnel ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Health Agency ◽  
Active Duty ◽  
Tobacco Prevention ◽  
Cigarette Use ◽  
Us Military ◽  
Active Duty Military ◽  
Health Related

BackgroundElectronic cigarette (or e-cigarette) use has grown substantially since its US market introduction in 2007. Although marketed as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, studies have shown they can also be a gateway to their use. The purpose of this investigation is to identify factors associated with different patterns of tobacco use among active duty military personnel.MethodsA secondary analysis was conducted using the 2014 Defense Health Agency Health Related Behaviors survey data. Results are based on 45 986 US military respondents, weighted to 1 251 606. Both univariate and regression analyses were conducted to identify correlates.ResultsIn 2014, approximately 7.8% of respondents reported using e-cigarettes at least once in the past year. Among e-cigarette users, 49% reported exclusive e-cigarette use. Prevalence of exclusive use is highest among white people (58%), Navy (33%), men (83%) and persons with income ≤$45 000 (65%). Regression comparing exclusive cigarette with exclusive e-cigarette users revealed higher odds of being Air Force (OR=2.19; CI 1.18 to 4.06) or Navy (OR=2.25; CI 1.14 to 4.41) personnel and being male (OR=1.72; CI 1.12 to 2.64), and more likely to not receive smoking cessation messaging from healthcare providers in the last 12 months (OR=2.88; CI 1.80 to 4.62). When comparing exclusive e-cigarette users with poly-tobacco users, e-cigarette users had higher odds of being Hispanic (OR=2.20; CI 1.02 to 4.78), college educated (OR=4.25; CI 1.22 to 14.84) and not receiving tobacco prevention/cessation messaging (OR=4.80; CI 2.79 to 8.27).ConclusionThe results demonstrate that exclusive e-cigarette users in the military have unique characteristics when compared with groups of other/mixed tobacco users. Findings can inform cessation and prevention efforts to improve both the overall health and combat readiness of active duty military personnel.

scholarly journals Health Behavior Differences Between Male and Female U.S. Military Personnel by Sexual Orientation: The Importance of Disaggregating Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Groups

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana D Jeffery ◽  
Matthew R Beymer ◽  
Mark J Mattiko ◽  
Donald Shell
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Suicide Attempt ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Active Duty ◽  
Sexual Contact ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Active Duty Military ◽  
Health Related ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
Unwanted Sexual Contact

ABSTRACT Introduction The aims of the study are to identify health-related behaviors associated with sexual orientation among active duty military personnel and to compare those behaviors when lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) groups are aggregated and disaggregated. Materials and Methods We used public data from the 2015 Health-Related Behavior Survey of Active Duty Military Personnel. Binomial logistic regression analyses were used to examine differences between and within heterosexual, same-sex, and bisexual groups as predicted by the following correlates: demographic characteristics, physical activity, substance use, probable mood disorders, unwanted sexual contact, physical abuse, suicidal behaviors, and sexually transmitted infection (STI). Results In univariate analyses, rates of lifetime unwanted sexual contact and lifetime suicidal ideation were significantly higher for bisexual females compared to other groups. The results of regression analyses differed depending on whether LGB groups were aggregated or disaggregated. Aggregated LGB versus heterosexual model found significant differences with respect to unwanted sexual contact, lifetime suicide attempt, STI, smoking, and marijuana use. Disaggregated models found different patterns of significant correlates, e.g., correlates comparing gays to heterosexual males were STI, sexual contact, lifetime suicide attempt, and age; correlates comparing lesbians to heterosexual females were heavy drinking, probable post-traumatic stress disorder, ever used marijuana, lifetime suicide attempt, lifetime physical abuse, and smoking. Conclusion The findings are consistent with those of previous research showing highest risk for suicidal behaviors and substance abuse among bisexual individuals. We recommend that future studies and clinical care consider LGB sexual identities as heterogeneous groups; otherwise, risks for adverse health behaviors may be overlooked.

1998 Department of Defense Survey of Health Related Behaviors Among Military Personnel

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert M. Bray ◽  
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Rebecca P. Sanchez ◽  
Miriam L. Ornstein ◽  
Danielle Lentine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Military Personnel ◽  
Department Of Defense ◽  
Health Related Behaviors ◽  
Health Related
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