Barriers and Gender Preferences Associated with Receiving Military Sexual Trauma-Related Care Among Male Veterans: A Qualitative Analysis

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Turchik ◽  
Caitlin McLean ◽  
Samantha Rafie ◽  
Rachel Kimerling
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Sexual Trauma ◽  
Military Sexual Trauma ◽  
Gender Preferences ◽  
Male Veterans ◽  
And Gender

Perceived barriers to care and provider gender preferences among veteran men who have experienced military sexual trauma: A qualitative analysis.

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica A. Turchik ◽  
Caitlin McLean ◽  
Samantha Rafie ◽  
Tim Hoyt ◽  
Craig S. Rosen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Sexual Trauma ◽  
Barriers To Care ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Military Sexual Trauma ◽  
Gender Preferences

scholarly journals The phenomenology of military sexual trauma among male veterans.

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsey L. Monteith ◽  
Holly R. Gerber ◽  
Lisa M. Brownstone ◽  
Kelly A. Soberay ◽  
Nazanin H. Bahraini
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Trauma ◽  
Military Sexual Trauma ◽  
Male Veterans

scholarly journals Relation between sexual and gender minority status and suicide attempts among veterans seeking treatment for military sexual trauma.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minden Sexton ◽  
Margaret T. Davis ◽  
RaeAnn Elizabeth Anderson ◽  
Diana C. Bennett ◽  
Erin Sparapani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Military Service ◽  
Sexual Trauma ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Psychiatric Morbidity ◽  
Health Care Research ◽  
Additional Risk Factor ◽  
Military Sexual Trauma ◽  
Gender Minorities ◽  
Minority Veterans ◽  
And Gender

There is limited study of suicidal behaviors among veterans identifying as sexual and gender minorities (SGMs), despite previous research indicating rates of suicide attempts are high within civilian SGM populations. Further, some research incorporating military service members suggests those identifying as SGMs are disproportionately exposed to military sexual trauma (MST), an additional risk factor for negative psychiatric sequelae. To address health care research disparities among minority veterans (i.e., women, those endorsing MST, SGMs), we examined presentations of veterans (N = 277) who attended initial consultation appointments for MST-related treatment and completed a semistructured clinical interview including demographic characteristics, history of suicide attempts (HSA), and a diagnostic evaluation. Twenty-eight (10.1%) veterans identified as SGMs. SGM/non-SGM groups were contrasted on suicidal and psychiatric morbidity outcomes. Overall, endorsement of HSA was high (30.7%). Despite similar clinical profiles, 53.6% of veterans who identified as SGM endorsed HSA in contrast with 28.1% of peers identifying as heterosexual and nontransgender, a significant effect of small-to-moderate size. Findings suggest assessment and clinical management of suicidality is of critical importance for clinicians providing services to veterans pursuing recovery from MST, generally, and may be especially so when delivering care to SGM. Further, results underscore the need for culturally competent delivery of trauma-focused interventions.

Associations Among Military Sexual Trauma, Opioid Use Disorder, and Gender

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerry L. Beckman ◽  
Emily C. Williams ◽  
Paul L. Hebert ◽  
Madeline C. Frost ◽  
Anna D. Rubinsky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Trauma ◽  
Opioid Use Disorder ◽  
Military Sexual Trauma ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
And Gender

Military Sexual Trauma During Deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan: Prevalence, Readjustment, and Gender Differences

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 487-499 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lori S. Katz ◽  
Geta Cojucar ◽  
Sayeh Beheshti ◽  
Erin Nakamura ◽  
Michelle Murray
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Sexual Trauma ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Military Sexual Trauma ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
And Gender

This study examines military sexual trauma (MST) in men and women deployed in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. A diverse sample of 470 (408 men and 62 women) completed anonymous self-report questionnaires. Seventy-seven reported MST: 51 (12.5%) men and 26 (42%) women. MST was significantly related to symptoms and readjustment and most strongly with intimacy problems. Of those with MST, 73% also reported exposure to war-related stressors. Gender differences revealed that women reported a higher prevalence of MST, but men were more likely to endorse MST with multiple war-related stressors. However, no gender differences were found on reports of symptoms, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or readjustment. Implications of these results are discussed.

Veterans, Military Sexual Trauma and PTSD: Rehabilitation Planning Implications

2011 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-40
Author(s):  
Janet K. Cater ◽  
Jerry Leach
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Coercion ◽  
Sexual Trauma ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Fiscal Year ◽  
Military Sexual Trauma ◽  
Sexual Assaults ◽  
Male Veterans ◽  
Gang Rape ◽  
The Military

Military sexual trauma (MST) can cause mental and physical illness in both men and women. It can also influence behavior and the ability to work with others. MST encompasses a range of unwanted sexual attentions ranging from gender harassment to sexual coercion and gang rape. Sexual assaults in the military continue to rise with an 11% increase reported for fiscal year 2009, including a 16% rise in the Afghanistan and Iraq war zones. This paper includes (a) a brief overview of MST; (b) how MST affects female veterans; (c) how MST affects male veterans; (d) the interrelationship of MST, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health problems; (e) MST and its effect on quality of life; (j) current effective MST therapeutic treatments; and (g) rehabilitation considerations.

The Relationship Between Provider Gender Preferences and Perceptions of Providers Among Veterans Who Experienced Military Sexual Trauma

2020 ◽  
pp. 088626052094453
Author(s):  
Sacha A. McBain ◽  
Jade Garneau-Fournier ◽  
Jessica A. Turchik
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Trauma ◽  
Outpatient Service ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Military Sexual Trauma ◽  
Gender Preference ◽  
Health Administration ◽  
Gender Preferences ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Provider Barriers ◽  
The Impact

Previous research has demonstrated that most veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST) have provider gender preferences. Although provider gender mismatch, defined as not receiving a provider of the gender of one’s preference, may deter veterans from disclosing MST or seeking MST-related care, there is little research that has examined this issue. The current study aimed to explore how provider gender mismatch is related to veterans’ comfort with providers, perception of their providers’ competency, and their endorsement of perceived provider barriers when communicating about MST. The current study was conducted as part of a larger national survey of veterans’ barriers to accessing MST-related care. Participants in the study were identified using Veterans Health Administration (VHA) administrative data. Criteria for inclusion in the overall study were being enrolled in VHA health care, having screened positive for MST, and having received at least one VHA outpatient service. A subset of eligible veterans who had endorsed MST, reported a provider gender preference, and endorsed discussing MST with a VHA provider ( N = 1,591) were included in the current study. Results demonstrated that provider gender preference mismatch was associated with greater endorsement of perceived provider barriers, less comfort with providers, and lower perceived provider competency in women; and greater perceived provider barriers and less comfort with providers among men. The study demonstrates that provider gender preferences may affect care for veterans who have experienced MST, and that the impact may differ for men and women. These findings may be used to improve patient-centered care and inform future research regarding veterans’ provider gender preferences.

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