• Author: Nicola T. Fear
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Are brief alcohol interventions targeting alcohol use efficacious in military and veteran populations? A meta-analysis

Abstract: Rates of hazardous and harm-related drinking are higher in the military and veteran populations compared to the general population. Brief alcohol interventions (BAIs) …

Post-deployment screening for mental disorders and tailored advice about help-seeking in the UK military: a cluster randomised controlled trial

Abstract: The effectiveness of post-deployment screening for mental disorders has not been assessed in a randomised controlled trial. We aimed to assess whether post-deployment …

Public Opinion of the Armed Forces in Canada, U.K. and the U.S.

Abstract: Public opinion of the military impacts morale of active and ex-service members, generates financial backing for military support services and influences political …

Informal caregiving and intimate relationships: the experiences of spouses of UK military personnel

Abstract: Aim: Currently, there is no research available on the experiences of spouses providing informal care to wounded, injured or sick (WIS) UK military personnel. The aim of …

Forward psychiatry - early intervention for mental health problems among UK armed forces in Afghanistan

Abstract: BACKGROUND: This observational study examined return to duty (RTD) rates following receipt of early mental health interventions delivered by deployed mental health …

Violent behavior among military reservists

Abstract: Large numbers of British and American Reservists have been deployed to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Little is known about the impact of deployment and combat …

Prevalence of PTSD and other mental disorders in UK service personnel by time since end of deployment: a meta-analysis

Abstract: Background: US studies have shown an increase of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, but not alcohol misuse related to time of assessment since …

SO4-6 Panel Discussion and Summing-Up: Opportunities for Epidemiology in Studying the Transition from Military to Civilian Life

Abstract: This paper details a panel discussion exploring the military veteran within the civilian population. Many myths have grown up surrounding the figure of the military …

Factors associated with unintended weight change in the UK Armed Forces: a cohort study

Abstract: Objective: To examine factors associated with self-reported unintended weight change in (ex-) military personnel of the UK Armed Forces. Design: A cohort study whereby …

What are the best and worst things about having a father in UK Armed Forces? Analysis of free text responses

Abstract: Objective: This study aims to explore what adolescents report as the best and worst aspects of having a father in the UK military. Methods: Qualitative data were …

UK support services for families of wounded, injured or sick Service personnel: the need for evaluation

Abstract: Concerns have been raised about the level of support available to those families who provide unpaid care for wounded, injured or sick (WIS) personnel in the UK. In this …

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Alcohol Misuse: Comorbidity in UK Military Personnel

Abstract: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of comorbid probable post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol misuse in a UK military cohort study and to …