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: Older veterans have an increased risk of lifetime trauma exposure compared to older civilians. Though few individuals develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they …
Abstract: Purpose: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a valuable secondary preventive intervention for Veterans given their increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Adults cared for …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cancer is a leading cause of death in people experiencing homelessness, who are more commonly diagnosed with late-stage disease and have poorer survival after …
Abstract:Introduction: Military service can significantly impact human health, with research showing that veterans experience higher mortality rates than the general population. …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Abortion is a common pregnancy outcome; in the UK one in three women will have an abortion by age 45 years. Despite women making up 11.7% of the UK Armed …
Abstract: To maximize the delivery and efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), there is a need to better understand the lived experiences of individuals undergoing …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: This study was conducted to determine whether demographic representation among U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-sponsored trials differs from trials …
Abstract: This research investigated associations between hypertensive patients with COVID-19 who did and did not use specific antihypertensive medications and had incurred …
Abstract: Background: Sexual health and functioning outcomes have been shown to be poor among veterans due to factors associated with military service, as well as barriers to …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military Health System (MHS)-insured newborns receive care in military and civilian hospitals. Differences in delivery location and corresponding payment …
Abstract: Noise-induced hearing loss is a significant occupational hazard for police personnel. Intense noise from training and military activities can permanently damage the inner …
Abstract: Background: Research demonstrates that yoga can be effective for improving chronic low back pain (cLBP) among military veterans and non-veterans. Attendance of yoga …