Inadequate Sleep and Depressive Disorder among United State Military Personnel
Abstract
Inadequate Sleep and Depressive Disorder among United State Military Personnel.
Introduction: Depressive disorder is a significant public health problem with particularly significant presence within the United States military population. Previous studies have linked inadequate sleep to depressive disorders in various populations. This study seeks to determine whether there is an association between inadequate sleep and depressive disorder in the United States military, including veterans.
Methods: This study utilizes a quantitative, cross-sectional observational design based on secondary data, the 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). Logistic regression is used to determine the association between inadequate sleep and depressive disorder in the target population, adjusted by social determinants of health.
Results: We expect to find inadequate sleep statistically associated with depressive disorder in the US military population after adjusting for social determinants of health.
Conclusion: Inadequate sleep is a facet of the diagnosis of depression among military servicemembers. This study’s results potentially highlight key weaknesses in military readiness priorities. Future research must examine issues surrounding inadequate sleep and its associated variables as a step forward to improve military individuals' depressive symptoms.
Keywords
depression, depressive disorder, inadequate sleep, sleep disorders, military, veteran
Inadequate Sleep and Depressive Disorder among United State Military Personnel
Inadequate Sleep and Depressive Disorder among United State Military Personnel.
Introduction: Depressive disorder is a significant public health problem with particularly significant presence within the United States military population. Previous studies have linked inadequate sleep to depressive disorders in various populations. This study seeks to determine whether there is an association between inadequate sleep and depressive disorder in the United States military, including veterans.
Methods: This study utilizes a quantitative, cross-sectional observational design based on secondary data, the 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). Logistic regression is used to determine the association between inadequate sleep and depressive disorder in the target population, adjusted by social determinants of health.
Results: We expect to find inadequate sleep statistically associated with depressive disorder in the US military population after adjusting for social determinants of health.
Conclusion: Inadequate sleep is a facet of the diagnosis of depression among military servicemembers. This study’s results potentially highlight key weaknesses in military readiness priorities. Future research must examine issues surrounding inadequate sleep and its associated variables as a step forward to improve military individuals' depressive symptoms.
