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Eating disorder symptoms in female veterans: The role of childhood, adult, and military trauma exposure

Objective: Eating disorders are understudied among female U.S. military veterans, who may be at increased risk due to their high rates of trauma exposure and trauma-related …

Health, Self-Care and the Offshore Workforce - Opportunities for Behaviour Change Interventions, an Epidemiological Survey

Abstract: Introduction: The high risk nature of offshore work and inherent occupational hazards necessitate that offshoreworkers engage in behaviours that promote health and …

Opioid use disorder and homelessness in the Veterans Health Administration : The challenge of multimorbidity

The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence and sociodemographic and clinical correlates of opioid use disorder (OUD), a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the …

Psychosocial Approaches to Improving the Military-to-Civilian Transition Process

Abstract: This special issue of Psychological Servicesprovides a glimpse of some of the most recent work in thearena of psychosocial interventions for military service members who …

Factors associated with work satisfaction among Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Work satisfaction contributes to the health and well-being of Veterans transitioning to civilian life after service. Therefore, the purpose of this study …

Improving Transitions of Care for Veterans Transferred to Tertiary VA Medical Centers

Abstract: Veterans are often transferred from “spoke” Veterans Administration (VA) clinics or hospitals to “hub” tertiary VA hospitals for advanced inpatient care, but they …

The Armed Forces Covenant

Abstract: The Armed Forces Covenant outlines society's obligation to those who have served in the Armed Forces. Those who have served should face no disadvantage compared to other …

The impact of substance use disorders on treatment engagement among justice-involved veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Veterans involved with the criminal justice system represent a particularly vulnerable population who experience high rates of both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) …

Transition in Scotland

Transition from the Armed Forces to civilian life invariably involves leaving behind a job, a home, a community and a unique way of life. Most Servicemen and women and their …

Veterans’ Health Needs Assessment: UK, South West Peninsula

This Health Needs Assessment seeks to understand the health and wellbeing needs of the veteran population in the South West Peninsula (of the United Kingdom) to guide decisions …

Differences in vaping topography in relation to adherence to exclusive electronic cigarette use in veterans

Abstract: Background: Understanding vaping patterns of electronic cigarette (EC) use is important to understand the real-life exposure to EC vapor. Long term information on vaping …

Understanding Women Veterans' Preferences for Peer Support Interventions to Promote Heart Healthy Behaviors: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: Peer support may be an effective strategy to improve heart healthy behaviors among populations who have a strong communal identity, such as women veterans. Women …