Pain Intensity and Pain Interference in Male and Female Iraq/Afghanistan-era Veterans

Chronic pain conditions are common among both male and female Iraq/Afghanistan-era veterans and can have substantial negative impacts on quality of life and function. Although in general women tend to report higher levels of pain intensity than men, findings remain mixed on whether gender differences in pain exist in Iraq/Afghanistan-era veterans. Additionally, the relationships between functional impairment, pain intensity, and gender remain unknown.

Source: Womens Health Issues - June 24, 2019 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jennifer C. Naylor, H. Ryan Wagner, Cynthia Johnston, Eric E. Elbogen, Mira Brancu, Christine E. Marx, VA Mid-Atlantic MIRECC Work Group, VA Mid-Atlantic MIRECC Women Veterans Work Group, Jennifer L. Strauss Tags: Article Source Type: research