• Author: Jessica R. Dodge
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Integrating families into Veteran care: A call to action for holistic support systems

Abstract: The Veteran Affairs (VA) mission statement is, "To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, …

Army wives: Exploring the social determinants of health in a population with universal health care in the United States

Abstract: Guided by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Social Determinants of Health (SDH) conceptual framework the purpose of this study was to explore the SDH among military …

Army spouses' mental health treatment engagement: The role of barriers to care

Abstract: Introduction: Military spouses are exposed to unique stressors that could put them at greater risk for developing mental health issues requiring mental health services. …

An intersectional analysis of women's experiences of inclusion in the United States Army

Abstract: In 2016, the United States Army removed its ban on women working in combat roles in previously reserved jobs for men. This policy change included a concerted effort by …

Retention in individual trauma-focused treatment following family-based treatment among US Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Despite the availability of several empirically supported trauma-focused interventions, retention in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) psychotherapy is …

Programs to address violence for military families: A systematic review

Abstract: Purpose: Family violence, encompassing intimate partner violence (IPV) and child maltreatment (CM), is a considerable public health issue affecting a large subset of the …

Exploring the social determinants of mental health by race and ethnicity in Army wives

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To explore the social determinants of mental health (SDoMH) by race/ethnicity in a sample with equal access to healthcare. Using an adaptation of the World …

Preliminary Exploration of the Relationship between Veteran Family Membership, School Climate, and Adverse Outcomes among School-Aged Youth

Abstract: Little is known about the functioning of children in veteran-connected families, who may experience a unique constellation of stressors including exposure to parental …