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The Veterans Health Administration Reproductive Mental Health Consultation Program: an Innovation to Improve Access to Specialty Care

Abstract: Reproductive mental health needs are prevalent, under-recognized, and under-treated throughout the United States (US). This especially affects the Veterans Health …

Women of the Gulf War: Understanding Their Military and Health Experiences Over 30 Years

Codebeautify.org Text to HTML Converter Abstract: Women Veterans of the Persian Gulf War (GW) expanded the military roles they had filled in previous military eras, with some women …

Women Veterans’ Healthcare Needs, Utilization, and Preferences in Veterans Affairs Primary Care Settings

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) is the largest integrated health system in the US and provides access to comprehensive primary care. Women Veterans …

WoVeN, the Women Veterans Network: an Innovative Peer Support Program for Women Veterans

Abstract: WoVeN was designed with the support of foundation funding as an innovative peersupport network.28 The primary aims of this program are to (1) foster connections and …

WVSUD-PACT: a Primary-Care-Based Substance Use Disorder Team for Women Veterans

Abstract: Women Veterans are the fastest growing demographic within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Substance use disorders (SUDs) are among the many conditions for …

Outcome metrics utilized in evaluations of programs and interventions for combat and operational stress: A review of psychometric properties

Abstract: The Department of Defense has mandated combat and operational stress control (COSC) efforts for the Services since 1999. Although several COSC-related programs have been …

Removing Barriers to Diversity and Inclusion in the Military

Abstract: Efforts to improve representation and remove barriers for personnel with protected characteristics are seen as essential steps for modern militaries, but have not gone …

Quality of life, psychosocial characteristics, and study skills affecting recruits’ intention to quit Basic Military Training

Codebeautify.org Text to HTML Converter Abstract: Quitting Basic Military Training (BMT) is a problem in the Dutch Armed Forces. Previous research focused on physical factors. Yet, …

Impact of respite care services availability on stress, anxiety and depression in military parents who have a child on the autism spectrum

This pilot study looked at respite’s impact on parental stress, anxiety, and depression in military families and demographic factors associated with presence of respite care. …

Risk factors of suicidal behaviors in a high‐risk longitudinal veteran sample: A network analysis

Abstract: Suicide is a substantial public health burden, particularly among veterans. Risk factors have been delineated for suicide; however, the dynamic interrelations between …

Associations between depression, stress, and e-cigarette use among OEF/OIF veterans

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound mental and behavioral health implications for the general U.S. population. However, little is known regarding outcomes for U.S. …

Change in Socioeconomic Status & the Role of Transition among those who have left the UK Armed Forces

Abstract: One of the key indicators of a successful transition for many ex-Service personnel is securing employment to help create economic sustainability. However, there is …