Health literacy’s relationship with hearing loss and tinnitus in Marines and Sailors at an air base

Abstract: Health literacy is listed as an international health issue by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is one of the primary goals of Healthy People 2030 (USDHHR, 2023; …

In their own words: Post-9/11 student Veterans’ perceived motivation in higher education

Abstract:The purpose of this dissertation is to understand the perspectives and voices of Post-9/11 student veterans attending the University of South Florida (USF). This inquiry …

Mortality among Norwegian military Veterans from peacekeeping service in Kosovo during 1999-2020

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Peacekeeping service in conflict zones might increase soldiers' risk of death as a consequence of physical and psychological exposure following in the wake …

Targeting problem-solving with a cognitive remediation intervention for suicide prevention in Veterans: A pilot study

Abstract: Despite research identifying cognitive deficits that are specific to individuals with major depressive disorder and a history of suicidal behavior (SB), no known study …

The impact of shared religious and military identity on clients’ perceptions of potential therapists

Abstract: Military service members and Veterans may be less likely to seek mental health services than other populations (Hoge et al., 2004). Two factors that may be particularly …

Trends in homelessness and social sustainability: Veterans vs. non-Veterans in the US

Abstract: Introduction: Social sustainability is deeply connected to the well-being of marginalized groups, and it is important to highlight how mental health impacts the social …

An iterative ROC procedure identifies white matter tracts diagnostic for traumatic brain injury: An exploratory analysis in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: ObjectiveMethodResultsConclusionsUnderstanding the pathophysiology of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is crucial for effectively managing care. Diffusion tensor imaging …

Pelvic health in female military personnel: Broadening the conversation

Abstract: Pelvic health is an understudied area for female military personnel. This study aimed to explore the pelvic health concerns, prevalence rates, and co-existence of a wide …

Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use among older Veterans with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) – a retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a deadly respiratory disease of older patients. IPF therapies (antifibrotics) are efficacious in slowing disease …

Social role violations in a greedy institution: Gender, spouses' military status, and servicemembers' marital problems

Abstract: Due to social role expectations, individuals who work in "gender atypical" occupations (i.e., occupations primarily comprised of workers of a different gender) often face …

Four decades of HIV antibody screening in the U.S. military: A review of incidence and demographic trends, 1990-2024

Abstract: Despite significant efforts to further reduce HIV incidence, including the introduction and scaling of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in 2012, the repeal of the "Don't …

How directors or service coordinators of Veteran support services use four servant leadership characteristics to develop high-performing teams

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore and describe how exemplary veteran support service leaders employ four key facets of servant …