• Author: Andreas Espetvedt Nordstrand
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Trajectories of posttraumatic stress in military peacekeepers: A longitudinal analysis over 23 years

Abstract: Objective: This study investigated trajectories of posttraumatic stress in Norwegian peacekeepers over a 23-year period, focusing on the prevalence and characteristics of …

Positive-Expectancy Factors on Long-Term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms: A Prospective 2-Year Follow-Up Investigation Among Military Veterans

Abstract: Military personnel are trained throughout their career for wartime, yet the expectation and the valence associated with being in combat differs quite extensively. Despite …

A novel intervention for acute stress reaction: Exploring the feasibility of ReSTART among Norwegian soldiers

Abstract: Background: Soldiers in combat may experience acute stress reactions (ASRs) in response to trauma. This can disrupt function, increasing both immediate physical danger …

Exploring heterogeneity in PTSD symptoms and associated predictors and outcomes in Afghanistan Veterans: A latent profile analysis

Abstract: Research on posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) typically focuses on diagnosis or symptom severity, however, this overlooks the variety of symptom patterns that exist. …

Gender differences in mental health outcomes among Afghanistan Veterans exposed to war zone trauma

Abstract: Research has sought to identify whether women have an increased risk of developing mental health problems following military trauma compared to men, but the results are …

Danger- and non-danger-based stressors and their relations to posttraumatic deprecation or growth in Norwegian veterans deployed to Afghanistan

Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to explore how exposure to danger-based and non-danger-based stressors may influence personal changes in veterans (N = 4053) after …