Combat Deployment Is Associated with Sexual Harassment or Sexual Assault in a Large, Female Military Cohort

LeardMann, Cynthia A.; Pietrucha, Amanda; Magruder, Kathryn M.; Smith, Besa; Murdoch, Maureen; Jacobson, Isabel G.; Ryan, Margaret A. K.; Gackstetter, Gary D.; Smith, Tyler C.

doi:10.1016/j.whi.2013.05.002

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“…1 Although comparing rates of military-related sexual assault across studies is complicated by methodological differences, 2,3,7,9,15 the prevalence rates we observed are slightly lower than those reported in a meta-analysis of primarily USbased research (23.6% for women and 1.9% for men). 15 Previous research has shown deployment, especially with combat, to be a period of risk for military-related sexual assault, 16,17 owing to factors such as lengthy periods without permitted sexual activity and close living quarters combining men with relatively few women. 6 We did not find an elevated adjusted risk of military-related sexual assault among women who had been deployed in the past.…”

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Military-related sexual assault in Canada: a cross-sectional survey

Watkins¹,

Bennett²,

Zamorski³

et al. 2017

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Military-related sexual assault in Canada: a cross-sectional survey

Watkins¹,

Bennett²,

Zamorski³

et al. 2017

CMAJ Open

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“…For instance, less than half of MVSOs had any priorities related to sexual assault. Given the increased attention to sexual assault in the military community, topics such as this are ripe for MVSO involvement with regard to advocating for victims’ rights and supporting intervention/prevention efforts 16,17 . The low rate of organizations focusing on sexual assault also may be related to the low rate of women involved in MVSOs as members.…”

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Priorities of Legislatively Active Veteran Services Organizations: A Content Analysis and Review for Health Promotion Initiatives

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Military and Veterans Service Organizations (MVSOs) have a unique opportunity to influence legislation and advocate for the interests of their members. However, little is known about what legislative priorities MVSOs see as important. Understanding the legislative priorities of MVSOs can inform efforts by health scientists to promote policy and laws designed to improve the health of our nation’s veterans. Using a mixed methods approach, we conducted a thematic analysis of legislative priorities MVSOs promote with their legislative agendas. Most commonly, MVSOs addressed issues related to disability evaluations and ratings with the Veterans Administration (VA) and access to VA services. Other common themes identified as priorities include benefits such as retirement, education, housing assistance for veterans, and TRICARE benefits. Findings highlight the broad range of topics MVSOs identify as legislative priorities as well as some health issues that receive relatively limited attention.

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“…4–7 The prevalence rate of SA during military service range from 4 to 7% among women and 1 to 2% among men, 8,9 exceeding the prevalence rate among same-age civilian populations. 9,10 These data are concerning, as the number of reported incidents of SA far underrepresent the number of assaults that actually occur. 11 …”

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Evaluations of Sexual Assault Prevention Programs in Military Settings: A Synthesis of the Research Literature

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The prevention of sexual assault (SA) in the U.S. military is a significant priority. This study applied the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to a literature search that identified research evaluating SA prevention programs conducted within military settings. Only six studies published between 2005 and 2016 met criteria for inclusion in the review. Studies demonstrated high heterogeneity in the: (1) conceptual framework of the prevention approach; (2) target population and timing of administration; (3) study recruitment methods; (4) methodological design; (5) method of delivery, program dosage and theory of change; and (6) outcome administration and efficacy. Scientific rigor according to the Oxford Center for Evidence-based Medicine was also variable. Several gaps in the research base were identified. Specifically, research evaluating SA prevention programs have only been conducted among U.S. Army and U.S. Navy samples. Most studies did not examine whether program participation was associated with reductions in rates of sexual violence. Studies also lacked utilization of a long-term follow-up period. Additionally, studies did not reflect the types of SA prevention programs currently being implemented in military settings. Taken together, further research is needed to enhance the evidence base for SA prevention in the military, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the approaches currently being conducted with service members.

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Combat Deployment Is Associated with Sexual Harassment or Sexual Assault in a Large, Female Military Cohort

Cited by 77 publications

References 57 publications

Military-related sexual assault in Canada: a cross-sectional survey

Military-related sexual assault in Canada: a cross-sectional survey

Priorities of Legislatively Active Veteran Services Organizations: A Content Analysis and Review for Health Promotion Initiatives

Evaluations of Sexual Assault Prevention Programs in Military Settings: A Synthesis of the Research Literature

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