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The Unforgotten Forces Project Final Report: An Evaluation of Support for Older Veterans in Scotland

Abstract: This is a summary of the final report on the experiences of older – over the age of 65 - exservicemen and women and service providers for the Poppyscotland-led …

Effect of smoke-free policies in military settings on tobacco smoke exposure and smoking behaviour: a systematic review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Smoke-free legislation has been instrumental in reducing secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure in public places. However, the evidence of the impact of …

Wounded Veterans in Parks and the Joint Recovery Team: American Veterans in Underwater Archaeology

Abstract: Recent underwater archaeology projects undertaken by the National Park Service (NPS) and East Carolina University (ECU) involving American military veterans offer a …

Alcohol misuse among older military veterans: an intersectionality theory perspective

Abstract: Background Alcohol misuse among older adults is an emerging public health issue. Older veterans are particularly at risk of developing substance use dependency due to the …

A Pilot Study on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Physical Activity and Well-Being of United States Military Veterans in Alaska

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken in response to the pandemic, including compulsory stay-at-home orders, have negatively impacted people’s physical and mental …

Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group: Leading the Way for a Smooth Transition

Abstract: Transitioning out of the military can be a difficult time for many veterans and can be especially challenging for members who are ill and/or injured. The Canadian Armed …

Examining the Interaction Between Potentially Morally Injurious Events and Religiosity in Relation to Alcohol Misuse Among Military Veterans

Abstract: Given the disproportionate rate of alcohol misuse among veterans and related outcomes as compared to the general population, the examination of predictors of alcohol …

Royal British Legion Impact Report 2021

Abstract: This report details the campaigns, policy influence and research achieved by the Royal British Legion in 2021.

Talk to Me: Disclosure of Past Trauma Experiences to Spouses in Military Couples

Abstract: Trauma disclosure in interpersonal relationships has received limited attention in both clinical and empirical literature. In the current study, using a mixed method …

Arts activity and well-being for visually impaired military veterans: a narrative discussion of current knowledge

Abstract: Objectives: The objective of this study was to offer an overview of literature relating to the topic of arts as activity within the context of military and veteran …

A Healthy Active Duty Soldier with an Elevated Serum Creatinine

Abstract: Creatine products and sports supplements are widely used by active duty soldiers. These products are associated with both acute renal failure and elevated serum …

Firearm Suicide Among Veterans of the U.S. Military: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Introduction: In the United States, firearm suicide represents a major cause of preventable, premature death among veterans. The purpose of this systematic review was to …