Table 2.
History of depression and PTSD prior to last deployment in support of the mission in Afghanistan
| Variable | Total sample weighted N, %, (95% CI) | Past 12-month depression weighted N, %, (95% CI) | Past 12-month PTSD weighted N, %, (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| History of depression†‡ | |||
| No | 10,800, 92.0% (90.5–93.5) | 580, 5.4% (4.3–6.6) | 680, 6.3% (5.2–7.5) |
| Yes | 940, 8.0% (6.5–9.5) | 460, 48.9% (47.9–49.9) | 120, 12.8% (12.3–13.4) |
| History of PTSD†‡ | |||
| No | 10,880, 91.7% (90.4–93.1) | 1000, 9.2% (7.8–10.7) | 640, 5.9% (4.7–7.0) |
| Yes | 980, 8.3% (6.9–9.7) | 120, 12.2% (11.7–12.7) | 200, 20.4% (19.8–21.0) |
CI confidence interval, PTSD post-traumatic stress disorder
† Significant at p-value < 0.05 when using a Wald chi-square test comparing variable categories for those with past 12-month depression
‡ Significant at p-value < 0.05 when using a Wald chi-square test comparing variable categories for those with past 12-month PTSD