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Prior Trauma Significantly Increases Acute Stress Disorder Risk in Wounded Soldiers
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A study at Shaare Zedek Medical Center found 64% of wounded soldiers were diagnosed with acute stress disorder (ASD), with prior personal trauma and exposure to fatalities being key risk factors. Soldiers with previous trauma were 6.5 times more likely to develop ASD. Researchers stress the importance of early psychological intervention for these high-risk individuals to prevent long-term issues like PTSD. The findings have altered clinical practice, enabling proactive mental health support for soldiers.
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- 64% of wounded soldiers studied were diagnosed with acute stress disorder (ASD).
- Prior personal trauma increased ASD odds 6.5-fold in wounded soldiers.
- Exposure to fatalities during injury events nearly tripled ASD diagnosis odds.
- Researchers emphasize early psychological intervention for high-risk soldiers.
- The study examined 142 soldiers hospitalized at Shaare Zedek Medical Center.
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