Table 4.
Odds Ratios and 95% CI of Differences in Symptoms of Mental Disorders by Previous Military Experience, Controlling for Age, Gender, and Exposure to Traumatic Events.
| Mental Health Measure | Previous Military Experience Odds Ratio [95% CI] | P Value |
|---|---|---|
| PTSD | 1.62 [1.31 to 2.00] | <0.001 |
| GAD-7 | 1.48 [1.17 to 1.87] | 0.001 |
| PHQ-9 | 1.57 [1.17 to 2.10] | 0.002 |
| PDSS | 1.63 [1.24 to 2.14] | <0.001 |
| SIPS | 1.11 [0.85 to 1.46] | 0.441 |
| AUDIT (risky drinking) | 0.84 [0.55 to 1.29] | 0.420 |
| Ever contemplated suicide | 1.58 [1.30 to 1.93] | <0.001 |
| Ever made a plan to attempt suicide | 1.33 [0.93 to 1.90] | 0.120 |
| Ever attempted suicide | 0.99 [0.82 to 1.19] | 0.918 |
Note. Reference Category is No Previous Military Experience (OR = 1.00). PTSD = post-traumatic stress disorder; PHQ-9 = Patient Health Questionnaire; GAD-7 = Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale; SIPS = Social Interaction Phobia Scale; PDSS = Panic Disorder Symptoms Severity Scale; AUDIT = Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test.