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ArticleInternational journal of behavioral medicine2021

Nightmares and Insomnia in the US National Guard: Mental and Physical Health Correlates.

Kristi E Pruiksma, Danica C Slavish, Daniel J Taylor, Jessica R Dietch, Hannah Tyler, Megan Dolan, AnnaBelle O Bryan, Craig J Bryan

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Article in International journal of behavioral medicine, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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Kristi E PruiksmaDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA. Pruiksma@uthscsa.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6585-4670
Danica C SlavishDepartment of Psychology, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1924-4895
Daniel J TaylorDepartment of Psychology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3433-2516
Jessica R DietchDepartment of Psychology, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9434-0791
Hannah TylerDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0217-0850
Megan DolanDepartment of Psychology, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA.
AnnaBelle O BryanNational Center for Veterans Studies, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6192-4229
Craig J BryanNational Center for Veterans Studies, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9714-0733

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNightmares and insomnia are significant concerns that commonly co-occur with each other and with other health disorders. Limited research has examined the unique and shared aspects of insomnia and nightmares, and little is known about sleep in US National Guard personnel. This study sought to determine the prevalence and psychosocial correlates of nightmares with and without insomnia in US National Guard personnel.

methodNational Guard personnel (N = 841) completed an online survey and were classified as having nightmares only, insomnia only, both, or neither, using a minimum nightmare frequency of "less than once a week" and an Insomnia Severity Index cutoff of ≥ 15. Analyses examined differences in demographics, physical health, and psychosocial variables and in the prevalence of nightmares and insomnia in personnel with physical and mental health problems.

resultsIn this sample, 32% reported nightmares only, 4% reported insomnia only, and 12% reported both. Those in the youngest age group (18-21) were more likely to have no nightmares or insomnia. Those with both nightmares and insomnia had more deployments. Nightmares and insomnia were associated with poorer physical and mental health and greater prevalence of comorbid physical and mental health conditions. Personnel with both insomnia and nightmares reported the greatest severity of comorbid conditions.

conclusionUS National Guard personnel with nightmares and/or insomnia reported worse mental and physical health impairment than those without these conditions. Personnel may benefit from screening for nightmares and insomnia and referrals for evidence-based treatment.

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Military PersonnelSleep Initiation and Maintenance DisordersStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticDreamsHumansRisk FactorsInsomniaNightmaresPTSDSleepTraumaUS National Guard

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