Welcome to the Official Web site of the 2006 DoD Survey of Health
Related Behaviors Among Guard/Reserve Personnel
Since 1982, RTI has conducted eight surveys for the active duty force under the guidance of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) and the TRICARE Management Activity (HPA&E). In 2006, a new survey expanded the population base beyond the active duty force to incorporate the Guard/Reserve Components of the military. Guard/Reserve personnel are of particular interest in view of their key role in conflicts around the world. Findings from the study significantly aid our understanding of a wide range of health-related behaviors among Reserve Component personnel. Survey results also help to identify both the common needs of the Reserves and the distinct needs of each Component. The study compared its findings with those for active duty personnel to assess strengths, limitations, and special needs of Reserve Component personnel.
For this study, RTI conducted a comprehensive survey of personnel in the six Guard/Reserve Components of the armed forces (Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Naval Reserve,Marine Corps Reserve, Air Guard, Air Force Reserve). Participants were selected to represent men and women in all Components. Following the same methodology used for active duty personnel, self administered questionnaires were completed anonymously, primarily in group sessions at Reserve Component drilling locations; questionnaires for those not attending the group administrations were distributed by mail. The questionnaire were similar to that of the 2005 active duty survey, permitting comparisons between active duty and Reserve Component personnel. Data collection took place at 126 randomly selected Reserve centers and armories clustered in 16 areas. Data analyses compare prevalence rates of health and lifestyle variables across personnel from the six Reserve Components.
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Last Update: 12 June 2006