Living with veterans with PTSD: a qualitative study of the experiences of female partners of British veterans

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作者：

Murphy, Dominic ^{[1
,2
]}

Palmer, Emily ^{[1
]}

Hill, Kate ^{[1
]}

Ashwick, Rachel ^{[1
]}

Busuttil, Walter ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Combat Stress, Tyrwhitt House,Oaklawn Rd, Leatherhead KT22 0BX, England

[2] Kings Coll London, Kings Ctr Mil Hlth Res, Dept Psychol Med, London, England

来源：

JOURNAL OF MILITARY VETERAN AND FAMILY HEALTH | 2024年 / 10卷 / 4-FR期

关键词：

Veterans; military; partners; carers; family; PTSD; mental health; POSTTRAUMATIC-STRESS-DISORDER; AUSTRALIAN VIETNAM VETERANS; MENTAL-HEALTH; PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS; MILITARY SERVICE; COMBAT; DEPLOYMENT; SYMPTOMS; WAR; ASSOCIATION;

D O I：

10.3138/jmvfh-0718-0030

中图分类号：

R1 [预防医学、卫生学];

学科分类号：

1004 ; 120402 ;

摘要：

Introduction: An increased risk of emotional burden in partners of military Veterans with mental health difficulties has been observed. This study aimed to explore the experiences and needs of female partners of Veterans seeking help. Methods: Our sample of eight female partners was drawn from a population of help-seeking Veterans who had received treatment for PTSD. qualitative data were collected using a semi-structured interview schedule. Results: Super-ordinate themes of challenges faced, , desired type of support, , and barriers to support were each described by a set of sub-themes. Challenges faced were described with the themes of inequality in relationship, loss of congruence with own identity, volatile environment, and emotional distress and isolation. Desired type of support was described by the themes of practical focus on improving, sharing with fellow experts, and support tailored to the partner. Barriers to support were described by the themes feeling restricted by practical barriers and ambivalence about the involvement of others. Discussion: Interventions to support partners of Veterans with mental health difficulties need to address their individual needs, focus on practical techniques, and consider practical limitations.

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