• Author: Paul A. Bernhard
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The physical and mental health of post-9/11 female and male Veterans: Findings from the comparative health assessment interview research study

Abstract: Background: Females are the fastest-growing group in the veteran population, yet there is a paucity in the literature of sex-specific Results: from studies of chronic …

Prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea among Veterans and nonveterans

Abstract: Purpose: Understanding disease prevalence can inform treatment and resource needs across populations. This study aimed to identify the prevalence of sleep apnea (OSA) …

Gender as a moderator of associations between military sexual trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder treatment utilization

Abstract: The present study sought to investigate whether gender moderates the relationship between military sexual trauma (MST) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment …

Trauma exposure, mental health, and mental health treatment among LGBTQ+ Veterans and nonveterans

Abstract: Objective: The purpose of the study was to compare lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+ (LGBTQ+) veterans' and nonveterans' prevalence of potentially traumatic …

Prevalence and correlates of food and/or housing instability among men and women post-9/11 US Veterans

Abstract: Food and/or housing instability (FHI) has been minimally examined in post-9/11 US veterans. A randomly selected nationally representative sample of men and women veterans …

Examining differences in mental health and mental health service use among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and heterosexual Veterans

Abstract: Sexual minority veterans are at heightened risk for mental health conditions compared with their heterosexual peers. Subpopulations of the sexual minority community, …

Which Veterans with PTSD are most likely to report being told of their diagnosis?

Abstract: Veterans who do not know about their posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis experience a fundamental barrier to accessing effective treatment. Little is known …

Factors associated with receipt of minimally adequate psychotherapy for PTSD at the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Despite Veterans Health Administration (VHA) efforts, many Veterans do not receive minimally adequate psychotherapy (MAP) for posttraumatic stress disorder …

Development and validation of a brief warfare exposure measure among U.S. Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans: the deployment risk and resilience inventory-2 warfare exposure-short form (drri-2 we-sf)

Abstract: [Correction Notice: An Erratum for this article was reported online in Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy on Jun 30 2022 (see record …

Relationship of social determinants of health with symptom severity among Veterans and non-Veterans with probable posttraumatic stress disorder or depression

Abstract: Social determinants of health (SDoH) refer to the conditions in the environments in which people live that affect health outcomes and risks. SDoH may provide proximal, …

Moral injury and chronic pain in veterans

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain are highly prevalent and co-morbid among veterans. Moral injury (MI), which results from traumatic …

Psychosocial Outcomes Among Veteran and Non-Veteran Survivors of Sexual Assault

Abstract: Although it is well-established that sexual assault results in variable and long-lasting negative impacts on emotional well-being, perceptions of physical health, and …