Abstract: Although active duty women (ADW) represent over 17% of the total U.S. Armed Forces, there are few evidence-based guidelines to promote the health of women who serve in …
Abstract: Sexual revictimization is heightened among military service members and veterans and is associated with greater posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and severity. The …
Abstract: Women have formally been excluded from ground close combat (GCC) roles in the UK military until 2018. The opening of the final roles to all genders has been the result of …
Abstract: Prior research characterizes mainly male veteran preferences at end of life using the Veterans Administration Advance Directive (VA AD), there has been no specific …
Abstract: Institutional betrayal is defined as harm caused by an institution to an individual in the context of trust and dependence. High institutional betrayal is associated with …
Abstract: Objective: Many war-zone deployed post-9/11 veterans report negative mental health symptoms related to their military service, which can have consequences for physical …
Abstract: Background: Traditionally, veteran research and support have centred on the requirements of a predominantly male population. However, as female participation in the …
Abstract: Family member (FM) involvement in treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has the potential to enhance veterans' sense of support and connection and reduce …
Abstract: Background: Women Veterans with amputation are a group with unique needs whose numbers have grown over the last 5 years, accounting for nearly 3% of all Veterans with …
Abstract: Women Veterans who use the VA also often have complex care needs, given physical and mental health comorbidities that complicate routine care management, and may require …
Abstract: Women’s increased rate of participation in the US military is reshaping the Veteran population. With the growing number of women Veterans, it is imperative to …
Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides care for over 500,000 women. In 2010 VHA instituted a policy requiring each facility to identify a …