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Pathways to Retention in HIV Care Among U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Retaining HIV patients in clinical care is a critical component of the HIV care continuum, impacting not only patients' virologic suppression, but their overall health …

Psychiatric service dogs as a tertiary prevention modality for veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: The objective of the study was to document the usability of psychiatric service dogs (PsySDs) as a tertiary prevention modality from the perspective of veterans who have …

PTSD's factor structure and measurement invariance across subgroups with differing count of trauma types

Abstract: To investigate the effect of the count of traumatizing event (TE) types on post-trauma mental health, several studies have compared posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) …

Public Attitudes to the UK Armed Forces in Northern Ireland

Summary: This report is the fourth in a series of reports from the Northern Ireland Veterans’ Health and Wellbeing Study (NIVHWS). In 2017, the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) funded …

Revisiting the courage to be to understand transition from a military life

This article, drawn from a comprehensive empirical study, offers a theological reflection on the transition from military to civilian life. The author revisits Tillich’s …

Veterans and Benefits

This research explores the relationships between social demographics, Service characteristics and mental health with unemployment and disability benefit usage by ex-Service …

Physical Health and Health related Quality of Life in Combat War Veterans in Croatia

Abstract: Aim: Main objective of research was to examine physical health and health related Quality of Life in Croatian Combat War Veterans with and without PTSD. Methods: This …

The readiness imperative for reducing sexual violence in the US armed forces: Respect and professionalism as the foundation for change

Abstract: This article provides a senior leader perspective on the issue of sexual violence in the US military. The negative effects of sexual harassment and sexual assault …

Thyroid Status and Death Risk in US Veterans With Chronic Kidney Disease

Abstract: Objective: Given that patients with non–dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (NDD-CKD) have a disproportionately higher prevalence of hypothyroidism compared with …

Alliance Across Group Treatment for Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder : The Role of Interpersonal Trauma and Treatment Type

Abstract: The authors examined initial levels and pattern of change of alliance in group treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for veterans. One hundred and 78 male …

Association of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury With Aggressive Driving in Iraq and Afghanistan Combat Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: Aggressive driving contributes to the high rates of postdeployment motor vehicle–related injury and death observed among veterans, and veterans cite problems …

Is prevention better than cure? A systematic review of the effectiveness of well-being interventions for military personnel adjusting to civilian life

Abstract: Exposure to stressful and potentially traumatic experiences is a risk for military personnel and for some this may increase susceptibility to reduced well-being. The aim …