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Combat readiness, alcohol abuse, and posttraumatic stress disorder among Uganda peoples’ defence forces soldiers

Elias A. Baguma
Bives Mutume Nzanzu Vivalya
Patric O. Ocen
Rosco Kasujja

2024Open accessKampala International University

Abstract

Our results highlight the high rates of PTSD and alcohol abuse among UPDF soldiers returning from military deployment. These findings provide insight into the role of combat readiness in reducing the risk of alcohol abuse and vulnerability to PTSD in the aftermath of military deployment.

Research topics

Migration, Health and Trauma
Health and Conflict Studies
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research

Sustainable Development Goals

Gender Equality

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DOI: 10.1186/s40359-024-02068-y

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