• Author: Elina A. Stefanovics
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Problematic pornography use and clinical and psychosocial correlates among low-income US Veterans: An exploratory study

Abstract: Problematic pornography use (PPU) is prevalent among veterans and often co-occurs with psychiatric concerns and traumatic experiences. This study aimed to understand the …

Identifying factors linked to current patterns of alcohol consumption in US Veterans with a history of alcohol use disorder

Abstract: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is more prevalent among U.S. veterans than non-veterans, and adversely affects functioning and quality of life. This study aimed to understand …

Gambling and substance use disorders in U.S. military Veterans: Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and suicide risk

Abstract: Gambling and substance use disorders (SUDs) are prevalent among U.S. military veterans and often co-occur. However, little is known about the clinical and behavioral …

Prevalence and clinical characteristics of recreational and at-risk/problematic gambling among low-income U.S. Veterans: Results from the National Veteran Homeless and Other Poverty Experiences (NV-HOPE) Study

Abstract: This study examined associations between recreational gambling (RG) and at-risk/problem gambling (ARPG), and clinical measures of mental illness and substance use, …

Chronically homeless veterans with gambling disorder: Epidemiology, clinical correlates, and traumatic experiences

Abstract: Gambling disorder (GD) is often a concern for people living in poverty. Although GD has been correlated with homelessness, there has been no study of factors related to …

Prevalence and clinical characteristics of recreational and at-risk/problematic gambling in a national sample of U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Gambling among U.S. military veterans is common, with more extensive involvement linked to gambling disorder and associated problems. This study examined associations …

Long-term impact of the U.S. Armed Forces Zero-Tolerance drug policy on female veterans

Abstract: In 1980, the U.S. military instituted a zero-tolerance policy for illicit substance use that led to a reduction in such use during military services. Long-term …

The Physical and Mental Health Burden of Obesity in U.S. Veterans : Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: In this study, we provide an updated estimate of the prevalence of obesity in U.S. military veterans, and evaluate a broad range of sociodemographic, military, physical …

Opioid use disorder and homelessness in the Veterans Health Administration : The challenge of multimorbidity

The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence and sociodemographic and clinical correlates of opioid use disorder (OUD), a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the …

Reasons for Job Loss Among Homeless Veterans in Supported Employment

Abstract: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) improves competitive employment rates for those with serious mental illness (SMI) and is available through the Veterans Healthcare …