Addressing the Health Concerns of VA Women With Sexual Trauma

Abstract

Lifetime ST disproportionately affects women veterans and can threaten their health and wellbeing. PTSD, IPV, and alcohol use are closely interrelated and significant concerns for women veterans with lifetime ST. Providing effective and low-cost interventions to address ST-related risks among women veterans with lifetime ST would advance clinical care for these women in an important area.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1026490

Entities

People

  • Caron Zlotnick

Organizations

  • Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Addressing
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Biomedical Research
  • Computers
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of Veterans Affairs
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Injury Prevention
  • Intervention
  • Medical Personnel
  • Professional Development
  • Rhode Island
  • Sexual Assault
  • Veterans Health

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