Brain‐derived neurotropic factor polymorphisms traumatic stress mild traumatic brain injury and combat exposure contribute to postdeployment traumatic stress

摘要

BackgroundIn addition to experiencing traumatic events while deployed in a combat environment, there are other factors that contribute to the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military service members. This study explored the contribution of genetics, childhood environment, prior trauma, psychological, cognitive, and deployment factors to the development of traumatic stress following deployment.