@article{ref1,
title="Military sexual trauma and risky behaviors: a systematic review",
journal="Trauma, violence, and abuse",
year="2020",
author="Forkus, Shannon R. and Weiss, Nicole H. and Goncharenko, Svetlana and Mammay, Joseph and Church, Michael and Contractor, Ateka A.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: Military sexual trauma (MST) is a serious and pervasive problem among military men and women. Recent findings have linked MST with various negative outcomes including risky, self-destructive, and health-compromising behaviors. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: The current review summarizes the existing literature on the association between MST and risky behaviors among military men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. <br><br>METHOD: We systematically searched five electronic databases (PubMed, EMBASE, PSYCINFO, PILOTS, and CINAHL Plus) using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. <br><br>RESULTS: Of the initial 2,021 articles, 47 met the inclusion criteria. Reviewed studies revealed three patterns of findings: (1) largely studied and consistent (i.e., suicidal behaviors, disordered eating), (2) mixed and in need of future research (i.e., alcohol and drug use, smoking), and (3) underexamined (i.e., sexual behaviors, illegal/aggressive behaviors) or completely neglected (e.g., problematic technology use, gambling). <br><br>DISCUSSION: The current systematic review advances literature by providing strong support for an association between MST and a wide range of risky behaviors. Moreover, it highlights important areas for future research.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1524-8380",
doi="10.1177/1524838019897338",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1524838019897338"
}