Stress and Mental Disorders in Female Military Personnel: Comparisons Between the Sexes in a Male Dominated Profession

This study examines differences between men and women in lifetime exposure to 28 traumatic events, mental disorders (depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social phobia, PTSD), alcohol dependence, and work stress in a representative sample of regular and reserve Canadian Forces personnel. Data from a representative sample of 5,155 regular force personnel and 3,286 reservists were collected by trained lay interviewers using face-to-face, computer-assisted interviews.