JOURNAL ARTICLE

Predictors of Emotional Distress in Combat Military Flight Engineers.

  • Published In: Military Medicine, 2023, v. 188, n. 1/2. P. e301 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Cohen-Koren, Reoot; Garbi, Dror; Gordon, Shirley; Yavnai, Nirit; Shoham, Yifat Erlich; Shelef, Leah 3 of 3

Abstract

This article investigates the association between exposure to distressing sights (DSs) involving severe injuries and fatalities during rescue missions and emotional distress among Israeli Air Force (IAF) helicopter flight engineers (FEs). Using self-report questionnaires, the study found that initial exposure to DSs predicted symptoms of depression, while FEs aged 31–40 were at the highest risk for anxiety and emotional distress, including somatization and burnout. Nonadaptive coping strategies were significant predictors of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), whereas only one participant met the cutoff for probable PTSD. The findings highlight vulnerabilities in a population typically viewed as resilient and underscore the importance of targeted psychological interventions following such missions.

Additional Information

  • Source:Military Medicine. 2023/01, Vol. 188, Issue 1/2, pe301
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0026-4075
  • DOI:10.1093/milmed/usab219
  • Accession Number:161250564
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