The Impact of Deployment and Traumatic Brain Injury on the Health and Behavior of Children of US Military Service Members and Veterans

The U.S. military has been involved in conflicts since 2001 in the Middle East; resulting in an increase of Service members and Veterans reintegrating with their families after experiencing a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This study examined the impact of a Service member or Veteran's traumatic brain injury on the health and behavior of his or her children. Results showed that a significant number of the children of Service members or Veterans diagnosed with a TBI experienced a decrease in overall health in five domains: School grades, behavior, medical health, emotional health, and social participation).