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Showing 1 to 20 of 75 for “"Sexual trauma"”.
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Aggregate Sexual Trauma Load, Quality of Life, and Psychiatric Comorbidity in Veterans with Military and Civilian Sexual Trauma
Over the last two decades, Military Sexual Trauma (MST) has received growing national attention. Among veterans, approximately 24% of women and 1% of men have experienced MST. Veterans with MST are particularly at-risk for a variety of mental health concerns, including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder …
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Sexual Trauma, Attachment, and Dissociation in Eating Disorder Populations
… influences dissociation in the presence of sexual trauma history. Sixty-two female individuals completed measures of attachment, trauma, and dissociation as a part of the intake assessment process the first week of their admission to a partial hospitalization program for treatment of an …
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Disgust Sensitivity, Sexual Trauma History, and Female Sexual Functioning
<p>Sexual dysfunctions are a common problem for women that negatively impact quality of life (Laumann, Paik, & Rosen 1999). A history of sexual trauma is associated with an increase in sexual difficulties (Neumann et al., 1996). One common reaction to unwanted sexual contact is disgust (Whealin & …
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Military Sexual Trauma in Veterans: Consequences, Treatment, and Therapeutic Implications
… men and 1 in 3 women have experienced military sexual trauma (MST). While every individual is different, a common characteristic or identity amongst those who have served is that of a warrior – someone perceived as strong and ready to defend both their country and fellow soldier. Experiencing …
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Military Sexual Trauma in Female Veterans: Psychoeducation and Treatment Approaches
… female veterans who are survivors of a Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and present with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). When becoming a therapist, cultural awareness is always important. When working with military or veteran clients, learning about military culture is equally important. Some …
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Lifting up Strengths: A Wellness Approach to Preventing Child Sexual Trauma
… school, and community settings to prevent child sexual trauma. Through interviews and focus group discussions, participants’ perspectives on safety and well-being and a wellness approach to child sexual trauma facilitate a deeper and broader understanding of what motivates and informs caregivers’ …
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Gender Differences Within Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Due to Military Sexual Trauma
BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a trauma- and stressor-related disorder which may develop after an individual has been exposed to a traumatic event. One cause of PTSD is military sexual trauma (MST), which refers to sexual assault or harassment that a veteran experienced during …
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Coping Styles, Quality of Life, and Sexual Trauma in Women Veterans
… purpose of the following study was to evaluate sexual trauma and the effects on women veteran's quality of life ratings and current and past coping strategies. Participants were screened for sexual trauma history and divided into five mutually exclusive categories: 1)childhood sexual trauma, …
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The Effects of Military Sexual Trauma and Depressive Symptoms on Reintegration
… self-care to community participation. Military sexual trauma may be an experience that alters or changes veterans and result in difficulty in reintegration. Specifically, it was predicted that military sexual trauma would indirectly affect reintegration, via depressive symptoms. In addition, …
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COMMUNAL RESILIENCE AND EMBODIED COGNITION IN PROCESSING SELF-DISCLOSURE OF SEXUAL TRAUMA
Experiences of sexual assault remain prevalent worldwide, with one in five women in the United States experiencing attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. Open and supportive communication can facilitate the reconstruction of shame narratives and subsequent identity formation that may …
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Military Sexual Trauma Exposure and Heart Rate Variability Outcomes in Female Veterans
… HRV in a variety of conditions, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, age, coronary artery disease (CAD), diabetes mellitus (DM), and tobacco use but improvement with beta blocker (BB) treatment. No prior study evaluated the relationship between military sexual trauma …
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Attachment, self-esteem and subjective well-being among survivors of childhood sexual trauma
… between attachment security, childhood sexual trauma, sexual self-esteem, and subjective well-being. Participants included 213 undergraduate students at a Midwestern University. Theories of attachment (Bowlby, 1973) and well-being (Lent, 2004) provided a framework to guide the hypotheses …
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Group Intervention for Resiliency and Posttraumatic Growth Following Sexual Trauma in Women Veterans
… service members have higher rates of childhood sexual trauma in comparison to civilian women and almost 50 percent of women reported joining the military to escape stressful home environments. Women Veterans also experience a myriad of traumatic stressors while in the military, including high …
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Preexisting Sexual Trauma and the Impacts on Psychological Well-Being of College Students
<p>Childhood sexual abuse appears to be a taboo topic with a long history of being left out of the discussion regarding mental health in adulthood despite the varied and devastating consequences. The overall lack of research on this topic, especially regarding the college student population, can be …
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Cognitions and Anger in Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder from Military Sexual Trauma
Military sexual trauma affects both males and females in the military. Treatment for PTSD from MST follows from clinical trials of therapies among sexual trauma victims. However, research suggests that MST may be different from other traumatic events in the severity and manifestation of PTSD …
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Gender Considerations When Examining the Association Between Military Sexual Trauma and Chronic Pain Conditions
<p>Military sexual trauma (MST) amongst veterans is a growing concern for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Veterans who screen positive for MST receive VHA care for any injuries caused as a result of MST, psychological or physical, free of charge. MST is difficult to track, can result in …
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The Effects of Depression on Hypertension in Females with Military Sexual Trauma (MST)-Related PTSD
BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression have been linked with cardiovascular disease, specifically hypertension. Additionally, PTSD and major depression independently increase the likelihood of hypertension. Military sexual trauma (MST) is also associated with greater …
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Physical, Emotional, and Cognitive Mediators of Therapeutic Expectations for Treating PTSD Related to Military Sexual Trauma
PTSD due to military sexual trauma affects both male and female Veterans, and Veterans with MST-related PTSD contend with a host of physical, emotional, and cognitive sequelae. Evidence-based treatments for MST-related PTSD broadly focus on reducing symptoms by increased exposure and/or emotional …
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IS THERE JUSTICE FOR SEXUAL TRAUMA? A STRUCTURAL MODEL TO EXAMINE FACTORS INFLUENCING POSTTRAUMATIC GROWTH AND DISTRESS
… map onto a theoretical framework of posttraumatic growth (Schaefer & Moos, 1998). Specifically, the predictive capacity of belief in ultimate justice, optimism, and supportive relationships on outcomes of posttraumatic growth (PTG) and distress were examined, as mediated by supportive …
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