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Abstract: Nationally, the Black population’s spiritual/religious traits surpass other ethnicities, as did their disproportionally high participation in the Vietnam War. The …
Abstract: US veterans are significantly more likely than civilians to die by suicide. Machine-learning models have been developed to target high-risk transitioning service members …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Historically, women in the U.S. Military have been prohibited from serving in ground combat occupational specialties (GCS) until the Secretary of Defense …
Abstract: Military sexual assault (MSA) survivors are particularly likely to engage in sexual risk-taking, or sexual behaviors that may result in sexually transmitted infections or …
Abstract: Objective: Sexual violence predicts both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and distress during gynecological health care. Yet sexual trauma represents only one event …
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Cannabis use is increasingly prevalent among U.S. veterans, with high rates of both recreational and problematic use. Veterans often use cannabis to …
Abstract: Objective: The gap in alcohol consumption among men and women is narrowing, yet rates of alcohol treatment engagement among women veterans remain low. When women do seek …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has established efficacy for treatment resistant major depressive disorder (MDD-TR). Information on the durability of …
Abstract: Suicide remains a significant clinical concern for military service members and veterans. One approach to reducing suicide risk has been to treat psychiatric disorders …
Abstract: U.S. military populations experience a high level of mental health concerns, including post-traumatic stress disorder, clinical depression, and suicide, when compared …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Caregivers' self-perceived preparedness for caregiving influences care recipients' and caregivers' emotional health, and care recipients' aging in place. …
Abstract: Posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) are associated with adverse relationship outcomes, including sexual satisfaction. This is particularly true for veteran samples; yet, …