Similar PTSD symptom networks observed in male and female survivors of military sexual assault: implications for understanding trauma responses.

ABSTRACT: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a heterogeneous disorder with no universal symptom presentation. Sex differences in rates of PTSD among military samples are established, such that females are more likely to be diagnosed with PTSD, with severity particularly heightened among females exposed to military sexual assault (MSA). However, limited research has examined the PTSD symptom network structure among MSA survivors and whether it differs by sex. The current study examined global and sex-specific PTSD symptom network structure of PTSD among veterans and service members who were exposed to MSA. Participants were 400 service members/veterans (54% active duty; 50% male) with a history of MSA exposure recruited through Qualtrics. Participants completed an online survey assessing PTSD sy

SUBMITTER: Xu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11580701 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature