Neuropsychological Performance in Gulf War Era Veterans: Traumatic Stress Symptomatology and Exposure to Chemical–Biological Warfare Agents

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作者：

Karen Lindem

Timothy Heeren

Roberta F. White

Susan P. Proctor

Maxine Krengel

Jennifer Vasterling

Patricia B. Sutker

Jessica Wolfe

Terence M. Keane

机构：

[1] Boston Environmental Hazards Center,VA Boston Healthcare System

[2] VA Boston Healthcare System Medical Center,Psychology Department

[3] Boston University School of Medicine,Department of Neurology

[4] Boston University School of Public Health,Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

[5] Boston University,Department of Psychology

[6] Boston University School of Public Health,Department of Environmental Health

[7] University of Southern Denmark,School of Medicine (Psychiatry and Neurology)

[8] VA Medical Center,Department of Psychiatry

[9] Tulane University,undefined

[10] Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center,undefined

[11] Boston University School of Medicine,undefined

来源：

Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment | 2003年 / 25卷

关键词：

Gulf War syndrome; posttraumatic stress disorder; chemical-biological warfare agents; anxiety disorders; neuropsychological tests;

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摘要：

Because complaints of diminished concentration and memory are among the most common health symptoms reported by Gulf War (GW) veterans with unexplained illnesses, this study investigated neuropsychological functions among GW veterans and controls. Relationships between neuropsychological performance, severity of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomatology, and exposure to chemical–biological warfare agents (CBW) were assessed. Participants were 225 veterans recruited from three cohorts: GW-deployed veterans from Ft. Devens, MA ( n = 141) and New Orleans, LA (n = 37), and Germany-deployed veterans from a Maine National Guard unit (n = 47). A comprehensive evaluation was completed. Severity of subclinical PTSD symptomatology was significantly related to scores on specific neuropsychological tests. PTSD symptom severity in GW-deployed veterans was found to be greater and associated with a broader range of neuropsychological deficits than in Germany-deployed veterans. PTSD severity was associated with lower performance on a range of neuropsychological tasks, whereas CBW exposure contributed to performance deficits on specific cognitive tasks.

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