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Males With Traumatic Lower Limb Loss Differ in Body Fat Distribution Compared to Those Without Limb Loss

Abstract: Objectives: The primary objective was to examine body fat composition in males with traumatic lower limb loss and a comparison group without limb loss. A secondary …

Battlefield acupuncture appears to be an effective therapy for pain management

Abstract: Introduction: The Department of Defense has been training primary care providers in battlefield acupuncture (BFA), a subtype of auricular acupuncture, as an adjunct …

Military Veteran Athletes’ Experiences of Competing at the 2016 Invictus Games: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: Previous research has championed sport as a form of recovery for military veterans. Nevertheless, there is a lack of research on military veterans’ experiences of …

Relentless, aggressive, and pervasive: Exploring gender minimization and sexual abuse experienced by women ex-military veterans

Abstract: Objective: Contextually embedded and sanctioned gender minimization and sexual abuse toward female personnel within the military appears widespread. Left unabated, …

Post-Deployment Difficulties and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms among Married Ghanaian Army Personnel. The Moderating Role of Post-Deployment Social Support

Abstract: Transiting from deployment to live at home can have a profound influence on the psychological health of soldiers with regard to the occurrence of Posttraumatic Stress …

Spiritual Dimensions of Moral Injury: Contributions of Mental Health Chaplains in the Canadian Armed Forces

This paper explores moral injury in the context of spirituality and how addressing spiritual wounds can help personnel cope with moral injury.

Trends in Health Service Utilization After Enrollment in an Interdisciplinary Primary Care Clinic for Veterans with Addiction, Social Determinants of Health, or Other Vulnerabilities

Abstract: Models of interdisciplinary primary care (IPC) may improve upon traditional primary care approaches in addressing addiction and social determinants of health. The …

'El Hombre Invisible'

Abstract: The overall aim of this study was to obtain detailed information that illustrated the lived experience of male veterans that had been victims/survivors of MSA & MST. …

Associations among clinical variables and anger differ by early life adversity among post‐9/11 veterans

Abstract: Maladaptive anger and aggression are common in US military veterans and increase risk for impaired social relationships and functioning, justice-involvement and violence. …

Duty and Care: Armed Forces Family Mobility and Health Care Report

Abstract: The primary objective of this report is to provide practical and operational recommendations for policy and practice, directed at care providers, the NHS, MOD, and …

Pilot outcomes of a filmmaking intervention designed to enhance treatment entry and social reintegration of veterans

Codebeautify.org Text to HTML Converter Abstract: Military personnel transitioning to civilian life have reported significant challenges in reintegrating into civilian culture. …

Thank You for Hearing My Voice – Listening to Women Combat Veterans in the United States and Israeli Militaries

Abstract: The military service of combat soldiers may pose many threats to their well being and often take a toll on body and mind, influencing the physical and emotional make-up …