Exploring associations between deployment-related events and moral injury outcomes in post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Moral injury is a trauma-related condition that may develop following exposure to events that violate one’s deeply held moral beliefs and values (termed potentially …

Influences on alcohol and lifestyle behaviours among partners of UK (ex-)military personnel

Abstract:Whilst most spouses/partners (hereby referred to as ‘partners’) of military personnel do not report issues with alcohol misuse (1-3), there is evidence that the female …

Prevalence of vision-threatening ocular disease among North Carolina Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Prevalence studies on ocular diseases among veterans are limited and underreported. In this retrospective study, we examined the prevalence of …

Relationship satisfaction change among UK service personnel: Associations with socio-demographics, military factors, and mental health

Abstract: The unique demands of military life can adversely impact romantic relationships; however, research has mainly focused on these adverse outcomes at one-time point, …

Sleep impairment and chronic pain in the military: A scoping review

Abstract: This scoping review explores the bidirectional association between chronic pain and sleep disorders in military personnel. It aims to identify gaps in existing studies, …

Veterans' donations of research incentives to fellow Veterans

Abstract:After serving their country, US veterans often continue public service by volunteering to participate in Veterans Affairs (VA) research studies. Their contributions have …

Building relationships of trust? The experiences of military Veterans claiming 'interface first' Universal Credit

Abstract: Trust is a central consideration when understanding the administration of social security benefits and interactions between the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and …

Expectancies for alcohol analgesia and drinking behavior among Veterans with chronic pain: The moderating role of discrimination in medical settings

Abstract: Background and Objectives: Chronic pain and alcohol use are highly prevalent and frequently co-occur among U.S. military veterans. Expectancies for alcohol analgesia …

Flourishing through life transitions: Intensive longitudinal observations of a Veteran transition program

Abstract: Objective: The authors of the present study assessed changes to veterans’ perceptions of well-being following participation in a military-to-civilian transition …

Psychological distress and mental health service utilization in Veterans vs. non-Veterans during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic

Abstract:Background: The mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic have been well documented. Adults were eight times more likely to report serious psychological …

Service members’ exposure to potentially morally injurious events: Intimate partner knowledge and response

Abstract: Moral injury entails functionally impairing moral emotions, beliefs, and behaviors resulting from enacting, experiencing, or witnessing events that transgress deeply held …

Treatment duration of immune checkpoint inhibitors and overall survival in U.S. Veterans with cancer

Abstract: Background: Optimal treatment duration for immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) remains a clinical debate. The objective of this study was to contrast mortality rates …