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ArticleMilitary Medical Research2019

Coping strategies of Dutch servicemembers after deployment.

Loes G M de Kruijff, Olivia R M Moussault, Marie-Christine J Plat, Rigo Hoencamp, Peter van der Wurff

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Loes G M de KruijffDepartment of Research and Development, Military Rehabilitation Center Aardenburg, Doorn, 3941, PW, The Netherlands. lgm.de.kruijff@mrcdoorn.nl.
Olivia R M MoussaultMilitary Mental Healthcare, Ministry of Defense, Zwolle, 8022, AE, The Netherlands.
Marie-Christine J PlatForce Health Protection, Expert Center Force Health Protection, Ministry of Defense, Doorn, 3941, PW, The Netherlands.
Rigo HoencampDepartment of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, 2333, ZA, Leiden, The Netherlands.
Peter van der WurffDepartment of Research and Development, Military Rehabilitation Center Aardenburg, Doorn, 3941, PW, The Netherlands.

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Abstract

backgroundThis study examines the relationship between coping strategies and symptoms of anxiety or depression among Dutch servicemembers deployed to Afghanistan.

methodsCoping strategies were assessed in 33 battlefield casualties (BCs) and the control group (CTRLs) of 33 uninjured servicemembers from the same combat units using the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. A factor analysis was performed, and two clusters of coping strategies were derived, namely, adaptive and maladaptive coping. Symptoms of anxiety and depression were evaluated using the depression and anxiety subscales of the Symptom Checklist-90-Revised. Correlations between coping and symptoms of anxiety and between coping and symptoms of depression were calculated, and a logistic regression was performed.

resultsA moderate correlation was observed between maladaptive coping and symptoms of anxiety in the BC group (r = 0.42) and among the CTRLs (r = 0.56). A moderate correlation was observed between maladaptive coping and symptoms of depression in both groups (r = 0.55). The statistical analysis for the total sample (BCs and CTRLs) demonstrated no association between coping and symptoms of anxiety or depression.

conclusionsA correlation but no association was observed between maladaptive coping and mental health disorders in deployed Dutch servicemembers. Further research should focus on constructing cluster profiles of coping strategies and associating them with mental health outcomes and reintegration into society.

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Adaptation, PsychologicalAdultDepressionFemaleHumansMaleMental DisordersMilitary PersonnelNetherlandsPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesSurveys and QuestionnairesWarfareAfghanistanCoping behaviorMental healthMilitary personnelRehabilitation

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