Hypothesis
It is hypothesised that:
1) The injured group would report higher rates of sexual dysfunction than the comparison group.
2) Those participants who sustained injuries which resulted in having an amputation would have higher rates of sexual dysfunction than those whose injuries did not result in having an amputation.
Summary
This analysis explores the role of combat injury on sexual function. Sexual function is associated with genitourinary (GU) trauma and other combat-related conditions and treatments such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). Sexual function is an important aspect of physical, mental and relational health for UK Armed Forces personnel.
It is hypothesised that:
1) The injured group would report higher rates of sexual dysfunction than the comparison group.
2) Those participants who sustained injuries which resulted in having an amputation would have higher rates of sexual dysfunction than those whose injuries did not result in having an amputation.
Keywords
Sexual function, Amputation, Combat Injury