PURPOSE: To examine how @entity1018 affects the psychosocial well-being of female ex-Service personnel and how they cope with their @entity227 . METHOD: A cross-sectional study was conducted consisting of two study phases. During phase 1, a questionnaire was undertaken via the telephone with nine female ex-Service personnel (all under 55   years of age) using clinical screening measures to identify the probable presence of the following mental health disorders: @entity308 ( @entity1 Health Questionnaire-9), @entity148 ( @entity148 Assessment), @entity1005 ( @entity1005 , @entity1005 Checklist-Civilian) and @entity285 misuse ( @entity285 Use Disorders Identification Test). In phase 2, eight of the @entity1 were interviewed face to face regarding the impact being @entity227 had had on their daily lives. RESULTS: Approximately 1 in 10 @entity1 screened positive for probable @entity308 , probable @entity1005 or @entity285 misuse; 1 in 5 fulfilled the criteria for probable @entity148 . @entity1 struggled to adjust to the @entity1018 and its impact on their lives. They reported low self-esteem, feeling down and social withdrawal. As time went by, the @entity1 were able to apply various coping strategies such as having a positive attitude, relearning skills and integrating @entity4064 in their daily routine. However, some coping strategies, such as @entity285 misuse and lack of help-seeking when needed, hindered @entity1 ' success in adjusting to their @entity227 . CONCLUSIONS: Sustaining a @entity227 negatively affects psychosocial well-being in female ex-Service personnel. Over time, @entity1 learnt to cope with the challenges and limitations associated with being @entity227 .

Psychosocial impact of XXXX and coping strategies in female ex-Service personnel.

@entity1018 :: ('MESH:D054062', 'Disease') :: ['loss of vision', 'vision loss'] @entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['participants', 'women', 'Patient', 'Participants'] @entity227 :: ('MESH:D014786', 'Disease') :: ['visually impaired', 'visual impairment'] @entity308 :: ('MESH:D003866', 'Disease') :: ['depression'] @entity1005 :: ('MESH:D013313', 'Disease') :: ['PTSD', 'post-traumatic stress disorder'] @entity148 :: ('MESH:D001008', 'Disease') :: ['Generalised Anxiety Disorder', 'anxiety disorder', 'anxiety'] @entity4064 :: ('MESH:D015354', 'Disease') :: ['low vision aids'] @entity285 :: ('D000431', 'Chemical') :: ['alcohol', 'Alcohol']
@entity227 :: (MESH:D014786,Disease) :: ['visual impairment']
