Protocol - Veteran Status
- Military Service Demographics
- Trauma and Adversity Exposure - General
- Trauma and Adversity Exposure - Military
Description
This protocol includes 1 self-administered question adapted from the Million Veteran Program (MVP) Baseline Survey.
Specific Instructions
The following question regarding veteran status from the Million Veteran Program (MVP) Lifestyle Survey is also included in the PhenX measure Military Service Demographics, which can be found in the Post-traumatic Stress Psychopathology (including PTSD) Specialty collection. Therefore, selecting these two protocols together will result in a duplicated item.
Availability
Protocol
- Have you ever served in the U.S. Military?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
Personnel and Training Required
None
Equipment Needs
None
Requirements
| Requirement Category | Required |
|---|---|
| Major equipment | No |
| Specialized training | No |
| Specialized requirements for biospecimen collection | No |
| Average time of greater than 15 minutes in an unaffected individual | No |
Mode of Administration
Self-administered questionnaire
Lifestage
Adult
Participants
Adults, ages 18 and older
Selection Rationale
Determining veteran status adds to the selection of demographic variables that may influence risk factors associated with use of tobacco-related products. This new measure recommended by the Tobacco Regulatory Research Panel is derived from the Military Service Demographics measure in the Mental Health Research Collection, Post-traumatic Stress Psychopathology (including PTSD) Specialty Collection.
Language
English
Standards
| Standard | Name | ID | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| caDSR Form | PhenX PX770301 - Veteran Status | 6930630 | caDSR Form |
Derived Variables
None
Process and Review
Not applicable.
Protocol Name from Source
Million Veteran Program (MVP), Lifestyle Survey
Source
Department of Veterans Affairs, Million Veteran Program (MVP) Lifestyle Survey (question 36)
General References
None
Protocol ID
770301
Variables
Export Variables| Variable Name | Variable ID | Variable Description | dbGaP Mapping | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PX770301_Veteran_Status | ||||
| PX770301010000 | Have you ever served in the U.S. Military? | Variable Mapping | ||
Measure Name
Veteran Status
Release Date
August 30, 2016
Definition
A question that assesses whether the participant has served in the military.
Purpose
The U.S. military is the largest employer of young men (and increasingly, young women) in the United States. Military service is associated with increased exposure to events that can lead to physical and psychological health problems, including traumatic brain injury (TBI), suicidal behavior, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression.
Keywords
Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, National Guard, Military Reserves, Active Duty, Veteran, War, Deployment, Million Veteran Program (MVP) Lifestyle Survey
Measure Protocols
| Protocol ID | Protocol Name |
|---|---|
| 770301 | Veteran Status |
Publications
There are no publications listed for this protocol.