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Unintended Consequences: Intimate Partner Violence, Military Caregivers, and the Law

Abstract: Of the millions of caregivers to injured, ill, or disabled United States military veterans, many are spouses or intimate partners. These individuals must negotiate their …

A psychosocial mediational model of homelessness among U.S. male and female veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: Few studies have focused on homelessness among Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and New Dawn (OEF/OIF/OND) veterans, especially female veterans. An explanatory …

Cumulative Trauma Exposure and Chronic Homelessness Among Veterans: The Roles of Responses to Intrusions and Emotion Regulation

Abstract: Veterans with mental health problems and a history of interpersonal and military trauma exposure are at increased risk for chronic homelessness. Although studies have …

Combat surfers: a narrative study of veterans, surfing and war trauma

Abstract: We use narrative inquiry to illustrate the complex lives and experiences of combat veterans who go surfing to deal with the traumatic aftermath of war. The stories we …

An evaluation of the Essex violence against women and girls perpetrator pathway

Abstract: The UK legal framework and strategies aimed at reducing and preventing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) have developed significantly in the UK over the past two …

Clinical Activity at the UK Military Level 2 Hospital Near Bentiu, South Sudan During Op TRENTON From June 2017 to October 2018

Abstract: The clinical activity data collected by Bailey et al 1 during Op TRENTON roulements 2 and 3A from 19 June 2017 to 24 September 2017 proved useful during …

Liaison psychiatry—measurement and evaluation of service types, referral patterns and outcomes (LP-MAESTRO): a protocol

This paper describes the protocol for a project using linkage of routinely collected NHS data to answer a question about the nature and effectiveness of liaison psychiatry services …

Rehabilitation and transition in military veterans after limb-loss

Abstract: Purpose: This study aims to explore the physical, psychological and social wellbeing of veterans who have experienced limb-loss and to ascertain the factors that …

Low back pain, mental health symptoms, and quality of life among injured Service members

Abstract: Pain is a significant public health issue that may be particularly problematic among injured service members who are at high risk of chronic physical and mental health …

Living in our Shoes: Understanding the Needs of UK Armed Forces Families

Summary: This review was commissioned by the Ministry of Defence to explore the needs and concerns raised by Armed Forces families, as well as make recommendations for …

Obesity and Morbidity Risk in the U.S. Veteran

Abstract: The obesity epidemic in the United States has been well documented and serves as the basis for a number of health interventions across the nation. However, those who …