Still living in a war zone: Perceived health and wellbeing of partners of Vietnam veterans attending partners' support groups in New South Wales, Australia

Outram, S; Hansen, V; Macdonell, G; Cockburn, JD; Adams, J

Still living in a war zone: Perceived health and wellbeing of partners of Vietnam veterans attending partners' support groups in New South Wales, Australia

Outram, S Hansen, V Macdonell, G Cockburn, JD Adams, J

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Citation:: Australian Psychologist, 2009, 44 (2), pp. 128 - 135
Issue Date:: 2009-06-01

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dc.contributor.author	Outram, S	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Hansen, V	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Macdonell, G	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Cockburn, JD	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Adams, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9901-5717	en_US
dc.date.issued	2009-06-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Australian Psychologist, 2009, 44 (2), pp. 128 - 135	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0005-0067	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/15525
dc.description.abstract	Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans is well documented, less so the long-term impact on the health of their partners and families. The perceived health and wellbeing of women partners of Australian Vietnam veterans who were members of partners of veterans support groups is reported. This qualitative study used data from 76 participants in 10 focus groups in metropolitan, regional, and rural and remote areas of New South Wales (NSW). The data were tape-recorded, transcribed and thematically analysed using constant comparison methods. The impact of living with a partner with warrelated PTSD appears to be significant and ongoing with women drawing parallels to living in a war zone. The biggest negative impact was on their mental health. They felt burdened as carers and struggled to find explanations for their husbands' problems. Support groups were very helpful. There are implications for partners of veterans who have returned from active military duty and from peacekeeping in current conflicts. © The Australian Psychological Society Ltd.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Australian Psychologist	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1080/00050060802630353	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Clinical Psychology	en_US
dc.title	Still living in a war zone: Perceived health and wellbeing of partners of Vietnam veterans attending partners' support groups in New South Wales, Australia	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
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Abstract:

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans is well documented, less so the long-term impact on the health of their partners and families. The perceived health and wellbeing of women partners of Australian Vietnam veterans who were members of partners of veterans support groups is reported. This qualitative study used data from 76 participants in 10 focus groups in metropolitan, regional, and rural and remote areas of New South Wales (NSW). The data were tape-recorded, transcribed and thematically analysed using constant comparison methods. The impact of living with a partner with warrelated PTSD appears to be significant and ongoing with women drawing parallels to living in a war zone. The biggest negative impact was on their mental health. They felt burdened as carers and struggled to find explanations for their husbands' problems. Support groups were very helpful. There are implications for partners of veterans who have returned from active military duty and from peacekeeping in current conflicts. © The Australian Psychological Society Ltd.

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