Sexual Victimization, Health Status, and VA Healthcare Utilization Among Lesbian and Bisexual OEF/OIF Veterans

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Authors

Kristin Mattocks · VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System

Anne G. Sadler · University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Elizabeth M. Yano · UCLA Health

Erin E. Krebs · University of Minnesota Medical Center

Laurie Zephyrin

Cynthia Brandt · Yale University

Rachel Kimerling · National Center for PTSD

Abstract

Many LB veterans have experienced sexual victimization, both within the military and as children, and struggle with substance abuse and poor mental health. Health care providers working with female Veterans should be aware of high rates of military sexual trauma and childhood abuse and refer women to appropriate VA treatment and support groups for sequelae of these experiences. Future research should focus on expanding this study to include a larger and more diverse sample of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender veterans receiving care at VA facilities across the country.

Topics & Keywords

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Gun Ownership and Violence Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine

Volume 28, Issue S2, pp. 604-608

DOI: 10.1007/s11606-013-2357-9

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