• Author: Laura Goodwin
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Married in the military: Relationship satisfaction and distress among serving U.K. couples

Abstract: The competing demands of the military can adversely affect the relationships of military couples. However, there is little U.K. research, and most research focuses only …

Help seeking for self-reported alcohol problems among serving and ex-serving personnel: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Prior research has found low levels of help seeking for alcohol problems among serving and ex-serving military populations. This study aimed to understand what factors …

Shorter Communications: Exploring the Impact of a Brief Smartphone-Based Alcohol Intervention App (DrinksRation) on the Quality of Life of UK Military Veterans

Abstract: Alcohol misuse - defined as consuming more than 14 units of alcohol per week - is a well-established problem among veterans. This study investigated the change in quality …

Digital therapeutic intervention for women in the UK Armed Forces who consume alcohol at a hazardous or harmful level: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Alcohol misuse is common in the United Kingdom Armed Forces (UKAF), with prevalence significantly higher than in the general population. To date, digital …

Mental health problems and admissions to hospital for accidents and injuries in the UK military: A data linkage study

Abstract: Accidents are the most common cause of death among UK military personnel. It is a common misconception in the general public that accidental injuries are always the …

Recruiting Military Veterans into Alcohol Misuse Research: The Role of Social Media and Facebook Advertising

Abstract: The use of digital technology within health care service delivery, monitoring, and research is becoming progressively popular, particularly given the ongoing COVID-19 …

An Expert and Veteran User Assessment of the Usability of an Alcohol Reduction App for Military Veterans, Drinks:Ration: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study

Abstract: The development of mobile health applications (apps) is growing exponentially. Alcohol reduction apps can break down perceived barriers of seeking help for alcohol …

Associations between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Quality of Life and Alcohol Misuse among UK Veterans

Abstact: Prior research has shown that those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) have persistent reductions in quality of life (QoL), and higher rates of alcohol misuse. As …

Drinks:Ration The role of a smartphone application in reducing alcohol consumption in a veteran population seeking formal mental health support of Military Life and Experiences of Help-seeking and Support

Abstract: Alcohol misuse is higher in the UK Armed Forces than in the general population. Research has shown that this is also evident among those who have left service. It has …

Evaluating the Efficacy of the Drinks:Ration Mobile App to Reduce Alcohol Consumption in a Help-Seeking Military Veteran Population: Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Background: Alcohol misuse is higher in the UK armed forces (AF) than in the general population. Research demonstrates that alcohol misuse persists after an individual …

Trajectories of alcohol misuse among the UK Armed Forces over a 12-year period

Abstract: Aim: To identify the main trajectories of alcohol misuse among UK military personnel from 12 years after the start of the Iraq war (2003) and the factors associated with …

A comparison of probable post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol consumption among active female members of the UK Police Service and UK Armed Forces

Abstract: Background: The British Police Service and Armed Forces are male-dominated occupations, characterised by frequent trauma exposure and intensive demands. Female police …