Abstract: Background: Internationally, women are about to undertake combat duties alongside their male colleagues. The psychological effect of this policy change is largely …
Abstract: Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and mental health (MH) disorders are the leading causes of medical attrition in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Historically, medical …
Abstract: Combat exposure and military sexual trauma (MST) are prevalent among returning women veterans and are associated with increased alcohol use and psychological distress. …
Abstract: Objectives. We explored qualitatively US servicewomen’s experiences with and perceptions of military sexual trauma (MST), reporting, and related services. …
Abstract: Background: The Veterans Administration (VA) is transforming its historically male-dominated health care system to better serve women veterans, few of whom, nevertheless, …
Abstract: Background: Women veterans' unique experiences in the military and burden of health comorbidities increase their risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and may influence …
Abstract: Objective: More women veterans than men use Veterans Health Administration (VHA) mental health services. Some psychiatric medications are associated with weight gain and …
Abstract: Studies of Black US women servicemembers too often depict their stories as replete with post-war trauma and transition difficulty. However, crisis is not their only, or …
Abstract: Suicide rates amongst women veterans are significantly higher than rates for their civilian counterparts. However, risk factors for suicide among women veterans remain …
Abstract: The overall aim of this ethnographic study was to obtain detailed information that illustrated the lived experience of women veterans. The women involved were keen …
Abstract: United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 was unanimously adopted on 31 October 2000 and established the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda. This first …
Abstract: Substance use disorder (SUD) is damaging to women’s health and quality of life. Appropriate treatment can mitigate the effects and health consequences of SUD, yet many …