A comprehensive searchable repository providing access to international evidence and reports about the Armed Forces community. Updated each month using robust methodology, the repository can be used confidently by all to identify and access relevant evidence. A user-friendly search tool is available to support your research needs and includes the ability to specify key words, themes, author, year of publication, country of origin, methods used, and whether items have been peer reviewed.
Abstract:Purpose: Due to widespread stigma in the military, many military servicemembers with mental illness struggle with discrimination, self-stigma and decisions whether to …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Whether cannabis is a risk factor for cardiovascular events is unknown. We examined the association between smoking cannabis and cardiovascular events in a …
Abstract: Veterans’ reluctance to engage in mental health treatment coupled with high attrition in such treatment should motivate practitioners and researchers to create …
Abstract: Veterans' reluctance to engage in mental health treatment coupled with high attrition in such treatment should motivate practitioners and researchers to create innovative …
Abstract: Military veterans are at increased risk for suicide compared to civilians. Suicide risk may be influenced by psychosocial risk and protective factors, including sense of …
Abstract: This cohort study of US Veterans identifies low respiratory syncytial virus vaccine uptake among eligible persons (9.8% in the 2023–2024 season, 3.0% after 5 months of …
Abstract: Purpose: Investigate the usage of lower extremity prostheses among U.S. veterans, focusing on potentially modifiable factors such as pain, weight, comorbidities, and skin …
Abstract: PURPOSE: Investigate the usage of lower extremity prostheses among U.S. veterans, focusing on potentially modifiable factors such as pain, weight, comorbidities, and skin …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Veterans face unique mental health challenges, including elevated rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety, compounded by …
Abstract: Purpose: Cochlear implants (CIs) are an effective strategy for managing patients with hearing loss who derive limited benefit from other treatment options. Although the …
Abstract:African American females are drawn to pursue a military career for many reasons, including upholding a family tradition, securing funding for education, or simply due to …
Abstract: Pew Research Institute estimated that, in 2020, similar to 70% of individuals in the United States identified as religious, and that United States. Veterans identify in …