Perspectives of military-affiliated women on lethal means safety: A systematic review

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Authors

Melissa Litschi · New England Institute for Neurology and Headache

Megan Lafferty · VA Portland Health Care System

Steven L. Lancaster · New England Institute for Neurology and Headache

David J. Linkh · New England Institute for Neurology and Headache

Abstract

Lethal means safety counseling for military-affiliated women must be trauma-sensitive and gender-informed. Future research must expand beyond VA contexts and examine the impact and feasibility of engaging spouses in safety interventions.

Topics & Keywords

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 21, Issue 3, pp. e0344104-e0344104

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0344104

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