The Role of Unit and Interpersonal Support in Military Sexual Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms

Military sexual trauma (MST) is strongly associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Among many potential factors explaining this association are unit and interpersonal support, which have been explored in few studies with veterans who have experienced MST. This project examines unit and i...

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Authors: Webermann, Aliya R. (Author) ; Relyea, Mark R. (Author) ; Portnoy, Galina A. (Author) ; Martino, Steve 1959- (Author) ; Brandt, Cynthia A. (Author) ; Haskell, Sally G. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
In: Journal of interpersonal violence
Year: 2023, Volume: 38, Issue: 15/16, Pages: 9514-9535
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