A Multidimensional Investigation of Pain and Pain Management Strategies in Veterans with Chronic Conditions Residing in Abadan, Iran
| Author | Arghavan Afra | en |
| Author | Erfan Joudaki Rad | en |
| Orcid | Arghavan Afra [0000-0001-8794-1636] | en |
| Issued Date | 2026-01-31 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Chronic pain is a multidimensional phenomenon with sensory, emotional, cognitive, and social consequences. Due to the nature of their long-term injuries and disabilities, veterans are exposed to high levels of pain and its psychological, social, and cultural challenges. Objectives: This study aimed to examine the multidimensional aspects of chronic pain among war veterans residing in Abadan and to assess the relationships between pain dimensions, psychosocial factors, and coping strategies. Methods: The current descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 192 veterans covered by the Martyrs and Veterans Affairs Foundation in Abadan, Iran. Subjects were selected using a convenience sampling method. Data were collected through a demographic questionnaire, the Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ), the West Haven-Yale Multidimensional Pain Inventory (WHYMPI), and the Coping Strategies Questionnaire (CSQ). The data were then analyzed using SPSS software version 26 with descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, and multiple regression (α = 0.05). Results: The mean total pain score on the SF-MPQ indicated a relatively high level of pain among veterans (105.3 ± 23.4). The WHYMPI revealed that pain severity and interference with daily life were the most affected domains. Pain substantially reduced social and outdoor activities. Among coping strategies, diverting attention and praying/hoping were most frequently used, whereas catastrophizing was strongly associated with higher pain scores (R = 0.50, P < 0.001). Correlation and regression analyses identified pain severity, interference with daily life, and affective distress as the strongest association of overall pain experience. Conclusions: Based on the findings of this study, the prevalence of pain among veterans not only severely influences the psychological and functional aspects of their lives, but also impacts their interaction with the social environment and their choice of coping strategies. These findings highlight the importance of comprehensive, multidisciplinary interventions that integrate medical, psychological, and social support to enhance veterans’ quality of life. However, the cross-sectional design and convenience sampling from a single city may limit the generalizability and causal interpretation of the results. Future longitudinal, multi-center, and mixed-method studies are recommended. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/jjcdc-166430 | en |
| Keyword | Veterans | en |
| Keyword | Pain | en |
| Keyword | Management Strategies | en |
| Keyword | Chronic Pain | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | A Multidimensional Investigation of Pain and Pain Management Strategies in Veterans with Chronic Conditions Residing in Abadan, Iran | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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