Twenty-five close-ended questions measured exposure to DSM-IV or DSM-5 Criterion A events. Questions were prefaced by introductory remarks that provided an overview and definition of the types of events that were asked about and encouraged disclosure. For example, the introduction to questions measuring personal experiences of interpersonal violence included the following statement: Many people tell us they have been victims of interpersonal violence. When we say interpersonal violence, we mean that someone was physically attacked or sexually violated by another person. These situations can be difficult to talk about, and they can happen at any time during your life, even when you are a child. The person committing the violence isn’t always a stranger but can be a parent or other relative, friend, romantic partner, someone else you know well, or even a spouse. These experiences can be extremely stressful and are not always reported to authorities or discussed with others. These things can happen to men as well as women.
