Abstract
This study evaluated the potential relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and sexual problems. The Golombok Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction was mailed to combat veterans currently in treatment at an outpatient PTSD clinic. Completed questionnaires were received from 90 patients. Results indicated that over 80% of subjects were experiencing clinically relevant sexual difficulties. Impotence and premature ejaculation were the most frequently reported problems that have corresponding psychological diagnoses. The rates of sexual problems for this sample of veterans with PTSD was similar to those reported in other studies and exceeded rates of similar problems found in samples from community samples. These data suggest that PTSD may be a risk factor for sexual problems.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 125-132 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of traumatic stress |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- GRISS
- PTSD
- sexual problems
- veterans
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health