Table 1.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of veterans with combat-related PTSD by study group.
| Variable | No PTSD (n = 298) | PTSD (n = 365) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean (SD) | 46.8(13.8) | 44.0(14.3) | 0.01 |
| Male, No (%) | 247 (82.9) | 310 (85.2) | 0.46 |
| Race, No. (%) | 0.003 | ||
| Caucasian | 224 (75.2) | 247 (67.7) | |
| African American | 49 (16.4) | 98 (26.8) | |
| Other | 25 (8.4) | 20 (5.5) | |
| CES, mean (SD)a | 19.6(9.1) | 21.6(8.8) | 0.02 |
| Q-LES-Q, mean (SD)b | 61.3(12.4) | 40.6(8.9) | <0.001 |
| Alcohol diagnosis, No. (%) | 17 (8.9) | 105 (30.9) | <0.001 |
| Substance use diagnosis, No. (%) | 21 (7) | 124 (34) | <0.001 |
| Depressive disorder diagnosis, No. (%) | 14 (4.7) | 240 (65.8) | <0.001 |
a
CES: Combat Exposure Scale from 436 veterans.
b
Q-LES-Q: Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire from 107 veterans.