Stress and stressors of the early phases of the Persian Gulf War.
Soldiers who deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield were exposed to a wide variety of stressors. These stressors from the pre-combat phase of the deployment undoubtedly affect the current health of Gulf War veterans, but the exact mechanisms and linkages are not known. This article examines the nature of those stressors and possible effects on later health of veterans.
Gifford
Robert K
RK
Department of Psychiatry, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814-4799, USA. rgifford@usuhs.mil
Ursano
Robert J
RJ
Stuart
John A
JA
Engel
Charles C
CC