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Protecting Those Who Protect Us: Women in the Armed Forces from Recruitment to Civilian Life

Summary: The inquiry is one of the most important in the Committee’s history, with the Sub-Committee receiving an almost unprecedented level of engagement. Around one in ten …

Review of neurological rehabilitation for Multiple Sclerosis in the British Military

Abstract: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive neurological disorder, classically presenting in working age adults, including those in the Armed Forces. The Defence Medical …

Cannabis use among military veterans: A great deal to gain or lose?

Abstract: Policy changes have resulted in dramatic increases in access to cannabis for medical purposes. Veterans are disproportionately affected by conditions for which …

Free the Bun: Prevalence of Alopecia Among Active Duty Service Women, Fiscal Years 2010-2019

Abstract: Active duty service women (ADSW) constitute 16% of the force. The prevalence of alopecia, a dermatologic condition characterized by hair loss, is understudied in regard …

Perinatal Symptoms and Treatment Engagement in Female Veterans

Abstract: Women veterans using Veterans Health Care Administration maternity benefits have a high prevalence of mental health disorders, including depression, PTSD, and anxiety. …

Building Community Capacity to Care for Military and Veteran Families: The Star Behavioral Health Providers Program

Abstract: Service members, veterans, and their families frequently have difficulties finding trained behavioral health providers who have knowledge of military culture and issues …

Patterns of distress associated with exposure to potentially morally injurious events among Canadian Armed Forces service members and Veterans: A multi-method analysis

Abstract: This study describes patterns of distress associated with exposure to potentially morally injurious experiences (PMIEs) in a Canadian military sample. Thematic analysis …

Hard truths and the duty to change: recommendations from the independent review commission on sexual assault in the military

Abstract: This report explores sexual assault and harassment in the military and discusses ways to improve support for individuals affected by sexual assault and harassment, as …

Service-Connected Disability and the Veteran Mortality Disadvantage

Abstract: Research consistently reports a veteran mortality disadvantage relative to nonveterans, but has not considered the contribution of service-connected disability to this …

Assessing the Impact of Military Service on Patient Health Literacy in an Otolaryngology Clinic

Abstract: The objective is to examine the impact of military service on health literacy. Study Design Prospective, cross-sectional study. The validated Brief Health Literacy Screen …

Development and Validation of the Military Eating Behavior Survey

Abstract: Objective: To describe the Military Eating Behavior Survey (MEBS), developed, and validated for use in military populations. Design: Questionnaire development using a …

The voice of the consumer: A survey of consumer priorities to inform knowledge translation among Veterans who use mobility assistive technology

Abstract: Mobility assistive technology (AT) can improve the lives of people with disabilities by helping them get around in their communities. Today, over 23.9 million Americans …