Relationship Between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Sexual Difficulties: A Systematic Review of Veterans and Military Personnel.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with sexual difficulties but the nuances of this relationship remain elusive. Research has increased in recent years, most notably following publication of several reviews in 2015.

Aim

This systematic review examines the relationship between PTSD and sexual difficulties in veterans/military personnel.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted using PRISMA guidelines in PsycINFO and PubMed databases for studies examining a diagnosis of PTSD or PTSD severity in relation to a range of sexual difficulties. Forty-three studies were identified that met inclusion and exclusion criteria for this review.

Results

PTSD was associated with increased risk of experiencing at least one sexual difficulty. PTSD was m

SUBMITTER: Bird ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8726013 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature