Caring for military spouses in primary care

Padden, Diane; Posey, Sheena M.

doi:10.1111/j.1745-7599.2012.00809.x

Cited by 12 publications

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“…Despite the employment difficulties spouses encountered, overcoming the challenges of finding employment was described by some spouses as having boosted their self-esteem and provided an opportunity for establishing social connections following an accompanied posting. Studies have suggested that good quality and supportive relationships can be difficult for military spouses to build and maintain because of frequent moves (Finch, 1983; Jervis, 2011; Orthner and Rose, 2009; Padden and Posey, 2013) and that spouses who are unable to build connections within the military community may be at greater risk of social isolation, stress, psychological distress and mental health problems (Cohen and Wills, 1985; Dalgard et al, 1995; Greenblatt et al, 1982; Knickmeyer et al, 2002; Maulik et al, 2010; Olstad et al, 2001; Padden and Posey, 2013; Paykel, 1994). Findings from this study suggest that spouses who are able to work may be better able to mitigate the disruptive social impact of accompanied postings through the development of new networks, potentially improving mental health and well-being.…”

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‘It’s nice to just be you’: The influence of the employment experiences of UK military spouses during accompanied postings on well-being

Gribble

Goodwin

Oram

et al. 2019

Health Psychology Open

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Repeated military relocations (accompanied postings) can have a detrimental effect on employment and well-being among the spouses and partners of military personnel. Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with 19 spouses of British Army/Royal Air Force personnel with recent experience of accompanied postings to explore this issue through the lens of self-determination theory; all were married women with at least one child. Participants explained how employment contributed to an independent identity, enabling social connectedness, providing a sense of self-confidence and value but limiting agency over employment decisions. Spouse employment, and therefore, well-being could be improved by the provision of better childcare access or additional support in finding employment and training opportunities.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

‘It’s nice to just be you’: The influence of the employment experiences of UK military spouses during accompanied postings on well-being

Gribble

Goodwin

Oram

et al. 2019

Health Psychology Open

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“…Over the last 20 years, researchers have shown a great deal of interest in the experience and coping of military families after their soldier sons deploy to war zones, with a focus on soldiers’ spouses and/or children (Crow and Myers-Bowman, 2011). Family members have been found to report fear of loss and anticipatory anxiety, which can in turn lead to symptoms of distress, depression, anxiety, and reduced well-being among spouses (e.g., Rosen and Durand, 2000; Padden and Posey, 2013). …”

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confidence: 99%

Distress Levels among Parents of Active Duty Soldiers during Wartime

2017

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Objective: Military service is a highly stressful period both for the soldiers serving and for their parents. Surprisingly, parents’ experience has been mostly ignored in the research. This study’s goal is to shed light on the experience and distress levels of parents of active duty combat soldiers during Operation Protective Edge, a military operation carried out by the Israel Defense Forces during July and August of 2014.Methods: During the advanced stages of the operation, 69 parents of Israeli male combat soldiers (55 mothers and 14 fathers) completed an online survey measuring symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD-Checklist-5) and distress (Brief Symptom Inventory-18). Participants were recruited using a convenience sample, by posting ads on the public Facebook pages of the researchers and of the groups dedicated to parents of Israeli soldiers.Results: Parents’ depression and anxiety symptom levels were higher than depression and anxiety symptom levels of the adult community norms in Israel. General distress rates of parents were similar to those presented by adults in southern Israel who were exposed for 7 years to the ongoing threat of daily rocket fire from Gaza, and higher than rates of a non-threatened Israeli population. Finally, 20.2% of the parents presented PTSD-like symptoms, a higher percentage than the probable PTSD diagnosis rates that were found in the general population in Israel during previous terror waves.Conclusion: This study provides preliminary evidence of soldiers’ parents’ distress and indicates the need for a better understanding of the impact of military service on soldiers’ parents.

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“…Military partners are the “hidden heroes” (FoxNews.com, ) in the holistic care of veterans struggling with PTSD symptoms. They live in a multicultural environment steeped in military tradition, social isolation, and a recurrent reformation of social networks (Padden & Posey, ). These partners manage geographical relocations and resettling to an unfamiliar locale, all while attempting to sustain positive family dynamics.…”

Section: Military Partners: Critical To Holistic Ptsd Carementioning

confidence: 99%