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Postdeployment at-risk drinking among active duty women: Health care utilization and military readiness outcomes

Abstract: Background: Studies have found increasing rates of excessive drinking among women and high levels of psychiatric comorbidity. This follow-up study replicated our …

Associations between contraceptive counseling quality and contraceptive use in a national survey of women Veterans

Abstract: Background: Contraceptive counseling quality is associated with trust in providers, method satisfaction, and method continuation. Little is known, however, about …

Black women benefit from psychotherapies for insomnia, but experience adherence challenges: Results of a comparative effectiveness trial in women Veterans

Abstract:Background: Black women and veterans experience disproportionally high rates of insomnia. Few studies have examined how treatment adherence and outcomes vary by racial …

Non-Veterans Affairs primary care staff knowledge and attitudes regarding women Veterans' cardiovascular health

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite burgeoning evidence of elevated cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among women veterans, relatively little is known about the current state of …

Workplace flexibility and subjective well-being: The role of work-life balance in Air Force women

Abstract: This study explores the connection between workplace flexibility and subjective well-being, focusing on the mediational role of work-life balance among Air Force women. …

Remote access to urinary incontinence treatments for women Veterans: The PRACTICAL randomized clinical trial

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Initial treatment for urinary incontinence (UI) includes behavioral treatment. However, access to care may be limited. OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness …

2025 women warriors report

Abstract: Women veterans are the fastest-growing population in the veteran community, yet there is limited research focusing specifically on their military and veteran experiences. …

A 3-step theory informed examination of PTSD, interpersonal challenges, hopelessness, and suicidal ideation in women Veterans with military sexual trauma

Abstract: U.S. military veterans are at a greater risk of suicide than non-veteran adults, and this risk is exacerbated in women veterans who have experienced military sexual …

Understanding military motherhood: How the Armed Forces' childcare and family leave policies impact servicewomen with young children

Abstract: Active-duty servicewomen's experiences of motherhood provide an important window into the impact of DOD family leave policies, as servicewomen are expected to meet …

Associations of self-directed violence among traumatic stress correlates: Network analysis and comparison in Veteran men and women

Abstract: Suicidal self-directed violence (SDV) is elevated among those exposed to trauma, making it critical to understand how features of traumatic stress relate to SDV outcomes. …

A qualitative analysis of the lived experiences of active-duty servicewomen receiving perinatal care within the Military Health System

Abstract: Objectives: We explored the lived experiences of active-duty servicewomen (ADSW) accessing and receiving care during the perinatal period (from discovery of pregnancy to …

Environmental and occupational risks to reproductive health in women service members and Veterans

Abstract: Women have played a vital role in the U.S. military for decades, with their presence steadily increasing. However, despite this growth, research on the unique …