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Medical contraindications to estrogen and contraceptive use among women veterans

Abstract: Background: Women Veterans have high rates of medical comorbidities and may be particularly vulnerable to adverse health outcomes associated with unintended pregnancy. …

Annual Population Survey: UK Armed Forces Veterans residing in Great Britain, 2016

Abstract: This bulletin provides estimates on the size and socio-demographic characteristics of the UK Armed Forces veteran population residing in Great Britain (GB) using …

Veterans’ Preferences for Exchanging Information Using Veterans Affairs Health Information Technologies: Focus Group Results and Modeling Simulations

Abstract: Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has multiple health information technology (HIT) resources for veterans to support their health care management. …

Understanding Veteran Suicide by Firearm

Abstract: Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death with 42,773 reported deaths in the United States in 2014, half of those by firearm. Although veterans comprise only 13% of the …

Factors associated with smoking behaviour change in UK military personnel

Abstract: Background: Research in the UK civilian population suggests that poor mental health outcomes are associated with smoking behaviour. In the UK military population, …

Support needs and experiences of family members of wounded, injured or sick UK service personnel

Abstract: Introduction: When a service person has been wounded, injured or sick (WIS), family members may provide care during their recovery in an unpaid capacity. This may occur …

Longitudinal Changes in Combat-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation New Dawn Veterans With Hazardous Alcohol Use: The Role of Avoidance Coping

Abstract: Military personnel who have experienced combat trauma are at risk for developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A greater recognition of the complex array of …

Persistent Super-Utilization of Acute Care Services Among Subgroups of Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

Abstract: Background: Acute health care utilization often occurs among persons experiencing homelessness. However, knowing which individuals will be persistent super-utilizers of …

Another case of underprovision of mitral valve repair surgery : Lessons from the Veterans Affairs health system

Abstract: The article in this issue of the Journal by Bakaeen and colleagues reports trends in the practice and outcomes of patients who underwent mitral valve surgery in the …

The Association of Alcohol Consumption Patterns with Self-related Physical Health and Psychiatric Distress among Afghan and Iraq Era US Veterans

Abstract: Alcohol misuse is associated with negative mental and physical health outcomes, which presents a public health concern in veterans. However, less is known regarding …

Physical health status of homeless Veterans in Canada: a cross-sectional study

Abstract: Introduction: Veteran homelessness is an issue gaining in visibility. Both Veterans and the homeless seem to be more susceptible to an array of physical health issues …

Military‐related Trauma is Associated with Eating Disorder Symptoms in Male Veterans

Abstract: Eating disorders are understudied among male veterans, who may be at increased risk due to the high rates of trauma exposure and experiences of multiple traumatization …