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A mixed methods model of analysis, with quantitative analysis of reported concerns regarding anti-malarial tablets, health and environmental exposures was undertaken with a qualitative analysis of responses to a free text question inviting comments on concerns regarding the prophylaxis.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Results<\/jats:title>Individuals who reported concerns were more likely to report multiple physical symptoms, common mental health problems, side effects to NAPS tablets and anthrax vaccination and exposures during deployment to military hazards (odds ratios: 1.17-3.10). The majority did not voice concerns regarding malarial prophylaxis, in those that did however, strong themes of unease regarding safety and trust emerged.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Discussion<\/jats:title>We found evidence of a link between reporting concerns about anti malarial tablets and reporting worse health and increased exposure to military hazards. 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