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Elvir Bećirović1, Esmina Avdibegović, Rusmir Softić
1Department of Psychiatry, University Clinical Center Tuzla, 75000 Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, dr.becirovic@gmail.com.
Sexual dysfunction is common in war veterans. This study found significant differences in sexual functioning between veterans with and without post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Military medicine
- Psychotraumatology
- Sexual health
Background:
- The sexual health of war veterans remains under-researched, despite the significant combatant numbers in conflicts like the Bosnian War.
- Over 400,000 soldiers participated in the Bosnian-Herzegovina conflict, with substantial casualties and long-term deployment implications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of sexual dysfunctions among war veterans.
- To compare sexual functioning in veterans with and without post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.
Main Methods:
- A study was conducted on war veterans, assessing their sexual functioning.
- Veterans were evaluated for the presence of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms.
Main Results:
- A high prevalence of sexual dysfunctions was identified in the studied war veteran population.
- Significant differences in various aspects of sexual functioning were observed between veterans with and without PTSD symptoms.
Conclusions:
- War veterans exhibit a high incidence of sexual dysfunctions.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder significantly impacts the sexual functioning of war veterans, highlighting a critical area for clinical attention and further research.
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