Couples

Posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), occurring in 15% of combatexposed military personnel, are associated with a decrease in couples' relationship quality.

Couples' relationship quality can be greatly impacted by stressful life events; posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in at least one partner of the couple can increase that stress. The role of PTSS in couple functioning during reintegration was explored in this study.

Partners of combat veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder report elevated relationship and psychological distress, but little is known about the mechanisms by which such distress develops.

An examination of partners' perceptions of Veterans' posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms was conducted.

Military families respond and adjust differently to reintegration stressors with some families coping well with these changes while other families do not.

Families experience stress during the deployment cycle, including the reintegration stage.

This study examines the association between veterans’ physical and mental health symptoms and perceptions of adverse child and relationship functioning.

Veterans' family relationships may be impacted by deployment and its effects on Veteran mental and physical health.

Psychological distress among cohabitating female partners of combat Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was examined in a cross-sectional study using a modified version of the Health Belief Model.

Caring for a loved one with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be stressful and a large burden on caretakers.