Physical inactivity, cigarette smoking, and psychiatric comorbidity among veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder.

Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with physical inactivity and cigarette smoking. However, little is known about the degree to which comorbid psychiatric conditions affect the odds of physical inactivity and smoking among individuals with PTSD. Objective: To examine associations between PTSD, comorbid psychiatric conditions (depression, anxiety, or hazardous alcohol/substance use), physical inactivity and smoking among military veterans. Method: This was a cross-sectional analysis of data on U.S. veterans from Project VALOR (Veterans’ After-discharge Longitudinal Registry; n = 1140). Logistic regressions examined associations between PTSD, comorbid psychiatric conditions, physical inactivity, and cigarette smoking. Results: PTSD was associated with increased odds of being physically inactive (odds ratio [OR] = 2.08, p
Source: Health Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research