Abstract:A significant number of military veterans encounter difficulties in transitioning to civilian life, with women veterans often facing unique challenges. To better …
Abstract: Objective: Antidepressants are commonly prescribed, yet understanding of consequences for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is less well-developed. We examined …
Abstract: Recent and ongoing efforts by the Canadian Armed Forces to recruit and retain more women, promote a more gender equal workplace, and support military spouses suggest that …
Abstract: Introduction: Sleep disorders and chronic conditions that are comorbid with disordered sleep represent a high burden to the U.S. population, and Veterans have a …
Abstract:A commentary highlighting the benefits of treating depression on cardiovascular health, especially among a doubly vulnerable population: women veterans.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The number of women in the armed forces has steadily increased across all branches, even as the overall size of the military remains stable. The population of …
Abstract: This report presents the incidence and prevalence of diagnosed female infertility among active component U.S. service women. During 2019-2023, 8,154 active component …
Abstract:Women encounter unique stressors during military service that increase their needs for mental health services and support (Mengeling et al., 2023). For example, more than …
Abstract: Mental health disparities disproportionately affect African American women veterans (AAWVs) in the United States, creating significant barriers to accessing adequate …
Abstract: Background: Despite universal coverage of all highly effective contraceptive (HEC) methods in the Military Health System (MHS), active duty service women (ADSW) have …
Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Women veterans are the fastest-growing veteran subpopulation in the US. Women veterans often experience military service-related health issues in addition to …
Abstract: Disempowering experiences of military service and transition for women veterans exist within an established, dominant, masculinised culture, in which their presence is …