A comprehensive searchable repository providing access to international evidence and reports about the Armed Forces community. Updated each month using robust methodology, the repository can be used confidently by all to identify and access relevant evidence. A user-friendly search tool is available to support your research needs and includes the ability to specify key words, themes, author, year of publication, country of origin, methods used, and whether items have been peer reviewed.
Abstract: Background: There are no data on the impact of COVID-19 and associated public health measures, including sheltering at home, travel restrictions, and changes in health …
Abstract: The use of performance and image-enhancing drugs (PIEDs) among active military personnel and veterans presents a public health concern and has a potential impact on …
Abstract: Introduction: Limited UK research focuses on female military veterans’ gender-related experiences and issues when accessing civilian mental healthcare support. This …
Abstract: Trauma has long-term effects on those directly exposed to it, but it also impacts those closest to them, particularly one’s spouse, as the marital relationship is of …
Abstract: Recent research suggests that service dogs may have clinically relevant benefits for military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, the effects of …
Abstract: Overview: This report details the findings of the Northern Ireland Veteran Health and Wellbeing Study (NIVHWS) psychological wellbeing survey; a cross-sectional survey …
Abstract: In every nation within NATO, service members at some point leave the military. The military-to-civilian transition is the term used to refer to the process by which …
Abstract: It has been suggested that ‘junior entry’ to the UK Armed Forces (prior to age 17.5 years) increases the risk of adverse mental health outcomes. We used data from a …
Abstract: Introduction: The UK is the only permanent member of the UN Security Council that has a policy of recruiting 16 and 17 year old individuals into its regular Armed …
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to develop a conceptual model of community‐based veteran peer suicide prevention. We conducted a qualitative study in which …
Abstract: Although it is well established that intimate partner violence (IPV) is detrimental to women's mental health, it remains unclear to what extent symptoms can be …
Abstract: Exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) among combat veterans has been acknowledged as a significant stressful combat event that may lead to mental …