• Author: David J. Pedlar
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Screening Questions to Identify Canadian Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: In Canada, there are an estimated 700,000 Veterans of the Canadian military. Veterans are disproportionately prevalent in sub-populations of males, persons …

Mental health of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans: review of population studies

Abstract: Introduction. The mental health of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) populations emerged as an important concern in the wake of difficult CAF deployments in the 1990s. This …

Profile of Personnel Deployed to Afghanistan

Summary: The executive summary of a report detailing a study involving a review of the literature related to CAF members who served during the Afghanistan conflict; gathering of …

Research on Military and Military Veteran Families

Abstract: Research on families of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and Veterans is important given the role families play in supporting serving members and Veterans and the …

Multivariate assessment of health-related quality of life in Canadian Armed Forces Veterans after transition to civilian life

Abstract: Introduction: The goal of this study was to identify factors associated with the SF-12 Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS) measures of …

Disability correlates in Canadian Armed Forces Regular Force Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: This study was undertaken to inform disability mitigation for military veterans by identifying personal, environmental, and health factors associated with …

Post Military Adjustment to Civilian Life: Potential Risks and Protective Factors

Abstract: Background: Adjustment to civilian life in Canadian veterans after release from military service has not been well studied. Objectives: The objectives of this study …

Health and well-being of Canadian Armed Forces veterans : findings from the 2013 Life After Service Survey

Abstract: This report details findings from the 2013 Life After Service Survey (LASS). The LASS takes a comprehensive look at the health and well-being of Canadian Armed Forces …

Pre- and Post-Release Income: Life After Service Studies

Abstract: This study of veterans' income is part of the Life After Service Studies program of research aimed at understanding the transition from military to civilian life. This …

2013 Synthesis of Life After Service Studies - Executive Summary

Abstract: With the recent deployment to Afghanistan and other commitments, the CAF has been using more Reservists to fill multiple roles both in Canada and on deployments, and …

Roles of Physical and Mental Health in Suicidal Ideation in Canadian Armed Forces Regular Force veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Suicide in recent veterans is an international concern. An association between mental disorders and suicide has been established, but less information is …

Well-Being of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans: Canadian Community Health Survey 2003

Abstract: The 2003 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) of the general Canadian population included a series of questions to identify Veterans living in Canada. This survey is …