• Author: Alice B. Aiken
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Experiences of military sexual assault, PTSD, and participation in life activities among Canadian women Veterans

Abstract:Introduction: International research demonstrates that military sexual assault has far-reaching effects on the daily lives of women Veterans. The purpose of this study was …

Beyond the finish line

Abstract: Forces in Mind Trust’s mission is that all ex-Service persons and their families make a successful and sustainable transition to civilian life, a principle closely …

A retrospective cohort analysis of mental health-related emergency department visits among Veterans and non-Veterans residing in Ontario, Canada

Abstract: Objectives: Emergency departments (EDs) are a vital part of healthcare systems, at times acting as a gateway to community-based mental health (MH) services. This may be …

The Canadian longitudinal study on aging: A vehicle for research on aging in older Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Research on the health of older Veterans in Canada is an emerging area. Few population-based studies in Canada have included older Veterans as a specific …

Canadian Veteran chronic disease prevalence and health services use in the five years following release: a matched retrospective cohort study using routinely collected data

Abstract: Background: Occupational exposures may result in Canadian military Veterans having poorer health and higher use of health services after transitioning to civilian life …

Understanding how Canadian health care providers have learned to identify co-occurring PTSD symptoms and dementia in Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Co-occurring PTSD and dementia in Veterans can be difficult to distinguish from dementia-related responsive behaviours, which may result in inappropriate …

Retrospective cohort study of outpatient mental health visits in children and youth in Canadian military families

Abstract: Introduction: This article contrasts the risk for outpatient mental health visits between children and youth in Canadian military families and those in the general …

Sex-specific differences in physical health and health services use among Canadian Veterans: a retrospective cohort study using healthcare administrative data

Abstract: Introduction: Military occupations have historically been, and continue to be, male dominated. As such, female military Veteran populations tend to be understudied, and …

Correlates of posttraumatic stress disorder among Veterans in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging

Abstract: Introduction: Research on mental health and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the military is extensive. However, little Canadian research addresses this issue in …

Paternal Alcohol Misuse in UK Military Families: A Cross-sectional Study of Child Emotional and Behavioural Problems

Abstract: When parents drink unhealthy amounts of alcohol, it can have negative consequences for their children’s mental health. Although some evidence has shown that members of …

“Stepping up to the plate”: Identifying cultural competencies when providing health care to Canada’s military and Veteran families

Abstract: Introduction: Military family life is characterized by frequent relocations, regular periods of separation, and living with the persistent risk of injury or death of …

Quality Physical Activity Experiences for Military Veterans with a Physical Disability: Exploring the Relationship Among Program Conditions, Elements, and Outcomes

Abstract: In this study, we evaluate the physical activity (PA) participation of Veterans with a physical disability, particularly the role of experiential elements of quality …