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: OBJECTIVE: Military mental health officers (MHOs) often encounter soldiers who express distress through threats or attempts of self-injury or suicide. Research shows that …
Abstract: Background: Few studies have reported on the prevalence and health risks associated with substance use and substance use disorder (SU/SUD) in Veterans who use long-term …
Abstract:For this study, I conducted interviews with African American male veterans who have been formally diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The objective was …
Abstract:Stroke poses a global threat, as it is the third-leading cause of disability and the secondleading cause of death worldwide (Owolab et al., 2022). In the United States, …
Abstract:A large number of veterans leave the military each year, hoping to reacclimate successfully to civilian society while utilizing the knowledge and skills they acquired in …
Abstract:The nucleus of the United States of America is built on military service. The sacrifice our young men and women in uniform make for our country is like no other. With the …
Abstract:Up to 65% of veterans deployed in combat or returning from combat regions such as Afghanistan and Iraq meet criteria for a mental health diagnosis, yet up to 50% do not …
Abstract: Cervical cancer screening recommendations have evolved in the past 20 years. Several recent studies have reported on practice pattern changes in the U.S. in response to …
Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has dozens of systems to support appointment scheduling for veterans. It has acquired these systems over time to address needs, …
Abstract: BackgroundVeterans experience a high prevalence of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) due to combat-related incidents such as explosive blasts, penetrating injuries, and …
Abstract:The diverse mental health needs of U.S. military veterans with depression prompted the creation of an online handbook that combines self-care practices and peer support to …
Abstract:Implementing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA Mission Act) marked a pivotal shift in …