Chang, B. H., Skinner, K. M., & Boehmer, U. (2001). Religion and mental health among women veterans with sexual assault experience. International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, 31, 77-95.

This study examines the association of religiosity, mental health functioning, and depression among women who experienced sexual assault. Using a sample of women veterans, religion was measured as attendance of religious services and subjective religious beliefs. Results suggest that religion may have a buffering effect on health in response to traumatic life events.

Topics: Effects; faith based; survivors

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