• Author: Galina A. Portnoy
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Childhood histories of family violence and adult intimate partner violence use among US military Veterans

Abstract: Objective: There is ample evidence for associations among childhood family violence and adult intimate partner violence (IPV) use. This study was designed to examine …

Implementation and impact of intimate partner violence screening expansion in the Veterans Health Administration: Protocol for a mixed methods evaluation

Abstract: Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health problem with far-reaching consequences. The health care system plays an integral role in the …

Child maltreatment, adult trauma, and mental health symptoms among women Veterans: A scoping review of published quantitative research

Abstract: The objective of this scoping review was to describe and synthesize the measures, methods, and key findings of published quantitative research examining the influence of …

Military sexual trauma-related posttraumatic stress disorder service-connection: Characteristics of claimants and award denial across gender, race, and compared to combat trauma

Abstract: The current study characterizes a cohort of veteran claims filed with the Veterans Benefits Administration for posttraumatic stress disorder secondary to experiencing …

Military sexual trauma and its association with mental health among sexual minority and heterosexual Veterans in the United States

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of military sexual trauma (MST) by sexual orientation, characteristics of sexual minority (SM) and …

Intimate partner violence among lesbian, gay, and bisexual veterans

Abstract: The present study describes intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration and victimization alongside theoretically associated variables in a sample of lesbian, gay, and …

Understanding Veterans' intimate partner violence use and patterns of healthcare utilization

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To understand the association between Veterans' healthcare utilization and intimate partner violence (IPV) use (i.e., perpetration) in order to (1) identify …

The Role of Unit and Interpersonal Support in Military Sexual Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) is strongly associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Among many potential factors explaining this association are unit and …

Compensation and Pension Exams for Military Sexual Trauma–Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Examiner Perspectives, Clinical Impacts on Veterans, and Strategies

Abstract: It is estimated that in one in three women veterans experience military sexual trauma (MST), which is strongly associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A …

Understanding Gender Differences in Resilience Among Veterans: Trauma History and Social Ecology

Abstract: A social-ecological framework for resilience underscores the importance of conceptualizing individuals embedded within their context when evaluating a person's …