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- Title
Consequences of Military Sexual Trauma for Perinatal Mental Health: How Do We Improve Care for Pregnant Veterans with a History of Sexual Trauma?
- Authors
Katon, Jodie G.; Gerber, Megan R.; Nillni, Yael I.; Patton, Elizabeth W.
- Abstract
The article discusses a study by G. Gross and colleagues about the link between military sexual trauma (MST) and perinatal depression. Topics discussed include the increased symptoms of perinatal depression among pregnant veterans with a history of MST, the importance of asking pregnant veterans about MST and discussing MST-related pregnancy plans, and the goals of trauma-informed obstetric care.
- Subjects
MATERNAL health services; SERIAL publications; HEALTH of military personnel; EMOTIONAL trauma; PSYCHOLOGY of veterans; MILITARY service; MILITARY sexual trauma; ANXIETY disorders; MENTAL health services
- Publication
Journal of Women's Health (15409996), 2020, Vol 29, Issue 1, p5
- ISSN
1540-9996
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1089/jwh.2019.8154