• Author: Rebecca K. Blais
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Behavioral health outcomes of specific IPV experiences moderated by sex in a military sexual trauma sample

Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health concern among U.S. service members/veterans (SM/Vs) who experienced military sexual trauma (MST). Higher …

Posttraumatic cognitions after military sexual assault are more strongly associated with sexual risk-taking among male service members and Veterans

Abstract: Military sexual assault (MSA) survivors are particularly likely to engage in sexual risk-taking, or sexual behaviors that may result in sexually transmitted infections or …

Alcohol use, intimate partner violence, and suicide-related thoughts and behaviors among US service members and Veterans who experienced military sexual assault

Abstract: Objective: Survivors of military sexual assault (MSA) are at risk for experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) and alcohol misuse. IPV and MSA survivors are also at …

Evidence for a somatic and non-somatic factor structure in the Patient Health Questionnaire-8 in a military sexual assault sample

Abstract: Introduction: The Patient Health Questionnaire-8 (PHQ-8) is a measure of depression symptom severity that is the 8-item version of the more widely used Patient Health …

A network analysis of posttraumatic stress, depression, and alcohol use in U.S. Veterans: Exploring differences by childhood maltreatment exposure

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: U.S. military service members and veterans are more likely than civilians to have experienced childhood maltreatment and co-occurring posttraumatic stress, …

A network analysis of posttraumatic stress, depression, and alcohol use in U.S. Veterans: Exploring differences by childhood maltreatment exposure

Abstract: Objective: U.S. military service members and veterans are more likely than civilians to have experienced childhood maltreatment and co-occurring posttraumatic stress, …

Binge drinking and Veteran status increase risk for suicide planning in US adults

Abstract: Objective: Suicide is a leading cause of preventable death. Problematic alcohol use and service in the U.S. military confer elevated risk for suicide, yet it is unknown …

Higher gender role stress and depressive severity increase suicide risk among male military service members and Veterans

Abstract: Suicide risk is a top clinical and research priority in male military populations, with interpersonal strain identified as a key risk factor. Masculine gender role …

The interpersonal theory of suicide risk in male U.S. service members/Veterans: The independent effects of perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness

Abstract: Introduction: Suicide rates remain high among US military service member/veteran (SM/V) males with overall trends showing an upward trajectory. Several empirical studies …

The interpersonal theory of suicide risk in male US service members/Veterans: The independent effects of perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness

Abstract: Introduction: Suicide rates remain high among US military service member/veteran (SM/V) males with overall trends showing an upward trajectory. Several empirical studies …

Male sex and hazardous alcohol use following military sexual assault increase suicide risk among US service members and Veterans

Abstract: Aim: Higher alcohol use and military sexual assault (MSA) are associated with increased risk for death by suicide. Risk for death by suicide is rapidly increasing among …

Recent intimate partner violence is associated with worse sexual function among women Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Research on the sequelae of intimate partner violence (IPV) among women predominantly focuses on overall physical and mental health. A better understanding of …