The impact of war on Puerto Rican families: challenges and strengthened family relationships.

Autor: Magaly Freytes I; Rehabilitation Outcomes Research Center Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP), 151-B, NF/SG Veterans Healthcare System, 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA. Ivette.Freytes@va.gov, Hannold EM, Resende R, Wing K, Uphold CR
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Community mental health journal [Community Ment Health J] 2013 Aug; Vol. 49 (4), pp. 466-76. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Feb 12.
DOI: 10.1007/s10597-012-9486-1
Abstrakt: We describe the impact of war on Puerto Rican Veterans and family members. We used qualitative research methods to collect and analyze data. We interviewed 8 Veterans and 8 family members. We used the constant comparison method to review data to identify prominent themes. Two categories emerged: (1) Challenges associated with post-deployment family reintegration, and (2) A positive aftermath of war on the family. Overall, findings indicate that OEF/OIF Veterans and family members were not prepared for the changes they encounter post-deployment. Despite these challenges, some Veterans and family members strengthened their relationships and renewed their appreciation for one another.
Databáze: MEDLINE