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Primary care visit rates among Canadian Veterans in Ontario: A retrospective cohort study of sex- and length of service-stratified comparisons with nonveterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Research comparing primary care (PC) use among veterans and nonveterans has not widely considered the impact of sex and length of service on the association …

A brief report on sex-specific differences in persistent depression, anxiety, and loneliness among Canadian Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Older adults are at increased risk of severe illness and mortality from Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) infection. However, public health strategies …

Literature review: Military and Veteran volunteerism in Canada

Abstract: Volunteering is associated with health and well-being benefits in civilian populations. Although a positive role of volunteerism has been documented following civilian …

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 …

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 …

A qualitative study of the capabilities of family members of Veterans living with operational stress injuries

Abstract: Objective: This qualitative study explores the experiences of 26 family members supporting Canadian Armed Forces veterans living with mental health problems including …

Development of a Risk Prediction Model for Assessing Dental Readiness in the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: The establishment and sustainment of a high state of dental readiness in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are the primary missions of the Royal Canadian Dental Corps. The …

What Does the Term 'Military Family' Mean? - A Comparison Across Four Countries

Abstract: Defining a family is particularly important for military family health research and for the provision of services and benefits. Studies repeatedly stress the importance …