APS
2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022
A Qualitative Analysis of Responses to Reporting Military Sexual Trauma While in Service
- Chelsea Carson
Ann Arbor VAMC - Kathryn Smagur
Ann Arbor VAMC, University of Michigan - Alisson Lass
Ann Arbor VAMC, University of Michigan - Jessica Hartl Majcher
Ann Arbor VAMC, University of Michigan - Nicola Bernard
Ann Arbor VAMC, University of Michigan - Minden Sexton
Ann Arbor VAMC, University of Michigan
Abstract
This qualitative study investigated the responses and consequences following disclosure of military sexual trauma (MST) for 97 treatment-seeking Veterans. Thirty eight percent of participants reported their MST while in service and identified a diverse range of responses and consequences, highlighting the need for further research and advocacy in this area.
Military
