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Impact of combat exposure on mental health trajectories in later life: Longitudinal findings from the VA Normative Aging Study.

Abstract: Cross-sectional studies have shown contradictory results concerning the impact of combat exposure on mental health in later life. We examined whether combat exposure …

Combat Duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, Mental Health Problems, and Barriers to Care

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The current combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have involved U.S. military personnel in major ground combat and hazardous security duty. Studies are …

Improving the awareness and care of veterans in healthcare services

Abstract: This article aims to raise awareness of veterans (people who have served in the UK military) who are receiving nursing care. Nurses will often provide care and treatment …

Quality Physical Activity Experiences for Military Veterans with a Physical Disability: Exploring the Relationship Among Program Conditions, Elements, and Outcomes

Abstract: In this study, we evaluate the physical activity (PA) participation of Veterans with a physical disability, particularly the role of experiential elements of quality …

Gambling Problems and Military- and Health-Related Behaviour in UK Armed Forces Veterans

Abstract: Internationally, problem gambling is elevated in Armed Forces veterans compared to the general population. Here, we re-examined the prevalence of problem gambling in …

Risk Factors of Obesity in Veterans of Recent Conflicts: Need for Diabetes Prevention

Abstract: Purpose of Review: To identify factors associated with obesity in veterans of the recent, Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation …

UK Tri-Service Families Continuous Attitude Survey Results: 2019

Summary: This statistical release provides results from the Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) 2019, along with results from previous years. 

Impact of military service on physical health later in life: a qualitative study of geriatric UK veterans and non-veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Military veterans often experience physical health problems in later life; however, it remains unclear whether these problems are due to military service or …

Decreased sound tolerance associated with blast exposure

Abstract: Current research on blast and other injuries sustained by United States Service members and Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars reveals a multitude of auditory …

Impact of moral injury on the lives of UK military veterans: a pilot study

Abstract: Introduction: Research suggests that moral injury (MI) in US veterans is associated with poor psychological outcomes and disruption in functioning. However, little is …

Relationship of traumatic brain injury to chronic mental health problems and dementia in military veterans

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an unfortunately common event in military life. The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have increased public awareness of TBI in the …