Abstract
We examined military-related sexual trauma among deployed Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans. Of 125 729 veterans who received Veterans Health Administration primary care or mental health services, 15.1% of the women and 0.7% of the men reported military sexual trauma when screened. Military sexual trauma was associated with increased odds of a mental disorder diagnosis, including posttraumatic stress disorder, other anxiety disorders, depression, and substance use disorders. Sexual trauma is an important postdeployment mental health issue in this population.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Afghan Campaign 2001-
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Case-Control Studies
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Combat Disorders / epidemiology
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Combat Disorders / etiology
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Female
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Humans
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Iraq War, 2003-2011
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Male
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Mass Screening
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Mental Disorders / epidemiology
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Mental Disorders / etiology
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Middle Aged
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Population Surveillance
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Prevalence
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Sex Distribution
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Sex Offenses / statistics & numerical data*
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Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / epidemiology
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Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / etiology
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United States / epidemiology
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United States Department of Veterans Affairs / statistics & numerical data
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Veterans / statistics & numerical data*
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Veterans Disability Claims