Table 4 Content of articles about PTSD (N = 93)

Is recovery or reintegration a significant theme?

28

30.1

Is shortage of resources or poor quality of services/care for Veterans a theme?

38

40.9

Is danger, violence, or criminality a theme?

58

62.4

Are health or social welfare interventions discussed in the text?

27

29.0

Are Veterans or figures from Veteran’s organizations quoted in the text either directly or paraphrased?

39

41.9

Are experts, officials, or community leaders quoted in the text either directly or paraphrased?

58

62.4

Are family relations or close friends to a Veteran quoted in the text either directly or paraphrased?

28

30.1

Does the story contain stigmatizing content or remarks created by the journalist?

2

2.2

Does the story contain stigmatizing content or remarks made by a third party?

6

6.5