• Author: Amber L. Dougherty
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Self-reported hearing aid requirements among US military personnel and the association with probable posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Background: Auditory problems are ubiquitous among U.S. military personnel. Hearing aids are an effective treatment for both hearing loss and tinnitus, two of the most …

Pre-service predictors of new-onset alcohol misuse in male United States Marines

Abstract: Introduction: U.S. military personnel have a high prevalence of alcohol misuse, which can adversely affect force readiness. The objective of this study was to identify …

Sex differences in screening positive for post-traumatic stress disorder after combat injury

Abstract: Introduction: U.S. military women were at risk of combat exposure and injury from asymmetric warfare during the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Previous research has …

Sex differences in postinjury health profiles among U.S. military personnel following deployment-related concussion

Abstract: Background: Women in the U.S. military are now authorized to serve in direct combat occupations. This may increase their risk of combat injuries, such as concussion, in …

The psychological consequences of combat injury among U.S. Navy health care personnel

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military health care personnel face numerous risks to mental health, including those associated with combat injury, although no study has described combat …

Medical correlates of first-term attrition in US Navy personnel

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: First-term attrition (FTA), or failure of a military service member to complete their initial service contract, is a major financial burden and source of …