• Author: Kate H. Thomas
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Belonging and Support: Women Veterans' Perceptions of Veteran Service Organizations

Abstract: Background and Purpose: This research sought to better understand female veterans’ underutilization of veteran and military service organizations (VSO/MSOs).  …

Physical activity and mental distress among Veteran cancer survivors with heart disease and diabetes

Abstract: Introduction: Mental distress frequently develops in sufferers of chronic diseases, including cancer. We examined the association between physical activity and mental …

Mental Health Outcomes in Military Veterans: A Latent Growth Curve Model

Abstract: Some research has suggested that income and mental health are related in the general population. In the present study, we examined the relationship between income and …

Barriers and Resources for Veterans’ Post-Military Transitioning in South Alabama: A Qualitative Analysis

Abstract: Estimates suggest that hundreds of thousands of military service members will transition out of the U.S. military in the coming years. The state of Alabama has among the …

Military Veteran Residential Location and risk for Lyme Disease

Abstract: Some research has shown that Lyme disease cases among U.S. military veterans have increased since the early 2000s. The purpose of the present study was to determine …

Breast cancer screening and outcomes: an ecological study of county-level female Veteran population density and social vulnerability

Abstract: Introduction: Previous studies have shown that breast cancer incidence rates are higher among female Veterans than the general population due to factors such as …

Social Support Mediates the Relationship Between Mental-Physical Multiple Morbidities and Engagement in Aerobic Physical Activity Among Military Service Members and Veterans

Abstract: Some research shows that physical activity levels are low among veterans, but research gaps exist specifically in regards to promoting physical activity in veterans with …