Transitioning through the Deployment Cycle

Wilcox, Sherrie L.; Rank, Michael G.

doi:10.1093/med:psych/9780199928262.003.0063

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“…ED severity was assessed with the five-item International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) [23]. Items are rated on a five-point scale; scores are classified as severe (5-7), moderate (8)(9)(10)(11), mild-moderate (12-16), mild (17)(18)(19)(20)(21), and no ED (22)(23)(24)(25). The IIEF-5 has high reliability (α = 0.88) in previous research [23] and our sample (α = 0.86).…”

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“…SFPs present a significant reduction in QOL and can impair self-confidence and sense of masculinity in male military personnel [6,13]. The transitions that military personnel experience can further exacerbate sexual functioning, mental health, and other problems, and can strain intimate relationships [14][15][16][17][18][19]. Unfortunately, SFPs, like many of the invisible wounds of war, are stigmatizing, which limits treatment seeking [20,21].…”

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Sexual Functioning in Military Personnel: Preliminary Estimates and Predictors

Wilcox

Redmond

Hassan

2014

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

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Introduction Although the military is a young and vigorous force, service members and veterans may experience sexual functioning problems (SFPs) as a result of military service. Sexual functioning can be impaired by physical, psychological, and social factors and can impact quality of life (QOL) and happiness. Aims This study aims to estimate rates and correlates of SFPs in male military personnel across demographic and psychosocial characteristics, to examine the QOL concomitants, and to evaluate barriers for treatment seeking. Methods This exploratory cross-sectional study was conducted using data from a larger nationwide study conducted between October 2013 and November 2013. This sample consists of 367 male active duty service members and recent veterans (military personnel) age 40 or younger. Main Outcome Measures Erectile dysfunction (ED) was determined using the five-item International Index of Erectile Function, sexual dysfunction (SD) was determined using the Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale, Male, and QOL was determined using the World Health Organization Quality of Life, Brief. Results SFPs were associated with various demographic, physical, and psychosocial risk factors. The rates of SD and ED were 8.45% and 33.24%, respectively, for male military personnel aged 21–40. Those who were 36–40, nonmarried, nonwhite, and of lower educational attainment reported the highest rates of SFPs. Male military personnel with poor physical and psychosocial health presented the greatest risk for ED and SD. SFPs were associated with reduced QOL and lower happiness, and barriers for treatment were generally related to social barriers. Conclusions SFPs in young male military personnel are an important public health concern that can severely impact QOL and happiness.

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Sexual Functioning in Military Personnel: Preliminary Estimates and Predictors

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Redmond

Hassan

2014

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

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“…Although deployments vary widely in duration, frequency, and purpose (e.g., training, peacekeeping, natural disasters, armed conflict), all include phases of preparation, separation, and reintegration (Hill, ; Lieberman & Van Horn, ; Wilcox & Rank, ). Specifically regarding parenting and children, DeVoe and Ross () identified potential impacts of each phase of deployment on families.…”

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“…Although deployments vary widely in duration, frequency, and purpose (e.g., training, peacekeeping, natural disasters, armed conflict), all include phases of preparation, separation, and reintegration (Hill, 1949;Lieberman & Van Horn, 2013;Wilcox & Rank, 2013 Existing studies of young children in military families have found elevated levels of internalizing and externalizing behavior problems both during and following deployment (Chartrand et al, 2008;U.S. Department of Defense, 2010b).…”

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Maternal Perspectives on Deployment and Child–Mother Relationships in Military Families

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Using survey data from 292 mothers married to members of the U.S. military, this study examined relations among military deployment factors, quality of maternal care, and child attachment behavior with mother. Results revealed that maternal perceptions of quality of care, mothers' depressive symptoms, and fathers' involvement when not deployed were significantly associated with children's attachment behavior. In addition, fathers' combat exposure was negatively associated with children's attachment behavior. Mothers' quality of care partially mediated the association between fathers' involvement and children's attachment behavior as well as the association between mothers' depressive symptoms and children's attachment behavior. A notable finding of this study was that deployment-related factors were both directly and indirectly related to children's attachment.

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“…Thus, NGM make rapid civilian-military-civilian transitions, which can significantly impact both their lives and their families' lives, particularly in response to a deployment. Although challenges present themselves throughout the deployment cycle, the most commonly studied problems are those that emerge in the post-deployment stage [2]. The post-deployment stage is the time where military personnel have returned home from the deployment and are reintegrating back into the family and, for NGM, community life [2].…”

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A scope of the problem: Post-deployment reintegration challenges in a National Guard Unit

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BACKGROUND: More Reserve and Guard members have been activated in the past few years than in any other time in history. In addition to the high rates of psychological and behavioral challenges among military personnel, there are other equally important post-deployment reintegration challenges. Post-deployment reintegration challenges are particularly important to Reserve and Guard members, who transition rapidly from civilian-military-civilian. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to describe the scope of challenges that a battalion of National Guard members (NGM) report experiencing after returning from a one-year deployment to Iraq. METHOD: This article reports data from a sample of 126 NGM who recently returned from a one-year deployment to Iraq. The scope of post-deployment problems at baseline, 3-and 6-month post-deployment are presented. RESULTS: Overall, the rates of post-deployment psychological and behavioral problems were elevated upon returning from deployment and remained fairly constant for up to 6 months post-deployment. Approximately 30% of respondents were unsatisfied with their relationship and upwards of 30% reported family reintegration challenges. CONCLUSIONS: Comparisons with similar research and implications for prevention and improvement of post-deployment quality of life are addressed.

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Transitioning through the Deployment Cycle

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Sexual Functioning in Military Personnel: Preliminary Estimates and Predictors

Sexual Functioning in Military Personnel: Preliminary Estimates and Predictors

Maternal Perspectives on Deployment and Child–Mother Relationships in Military Families

A scope of the problem: Post-deployment reintegration challenges in a National Guard Unit

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