Sexuality Among Wounded Veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation New Dawn (OND): Implications for Rehabilitation Psychologists

作者：Cameron Rebecca P^*; Mona Linda R; Syme Maggie L; Cordes Colleen Clemency; Fraley Sarah S; Chen Suzie S; Klein Leslie S; Welsh Elizabeth; Smith Kimberly; Lemos Larry

来源：Rehabilitation Psychology, 2011, 56(4): 289-301.

DOI：10.1037/a0025513

• sex
• veterans
• disability
• PTSD
• TBI

Objective: The sexual lives of returning Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation New Dawn (OND) veterans have only been discussed minimally in the psychological literature. Given the nature of military social and cultural contexts, the potential for exposure to combat-related stressors that may lead to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the risk of traumatic brain injury secondary to physical injury, the potential for significant psychological and relational ramifications exists. This article focuses on the intimate relationships and sexuality of returning OIF/OEF/OND veterans within the context of their personal cultural variables and the diverse experience of being a part of military life. Conclusions: Culturally competent assessment and evidenced-based treatment approaches are highlighted to offer clinicians initial strategies to begin treatment of sexuality issues within the returning Veteran population. These clinical tools are discussed within a positive psychology approach that emphasizes healthy sexuality as a part of overall satisfactory quality of life.

• 出版日期2011-11