• Author: Robert H. Pietrzak
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Psychometric properties, factor structure, and functional correlates of the posttraumatic stress disorder checklist for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fifth Edition in a U.S. national sample of older Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: To examine the psychometric properties of an assessment measure for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that corresponds with the current version of the …

Traumatic brain injury in U.S. Veterans: Prevalence and associations with physical, mental, and cognitive health

Abstract: Objective: To examine the prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the U.S. veteran population, and physical, mental, and cognitive health conditions associated with …

Trauma-related nightmares among U.S. Veterans: Findings from a nationally representative study

Abstract: Study objectives: Trauma-exposed veterans may be at an increased risk for nightmares. To date, however, no known study has examined the prevalence, risk factors, and …

Identifying factors linked to current patterns of alcohol consumption in US Veterans with a history of alcohol use disorder

Abstract: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is more prevalent among U.S. veterans than non-veterans, and adversely affects functioning and quality of life. This study aimed to understand …

Prevalence, correlates, and burden of subthreshold PTSD in US Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: To provide an up-to-date estimate of subthreshold posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in US military veterans based on a recently proposed working case …

Multi-modal risk factors differentiate suicide attempters from ideators in military Veterans with major depressive disorder

Abstract: Background: The suicide rate for United States military veterans is 1.5× higher than that of non-veterans. To meaningfully advance suicide prevention efforts, research …

Loneliness trajectories in U.S. military Veterans: A 3-year longitudinal study of risk and protective factors

Abstract: Objectives: Loneliness is a significant public health concern associated with adverse mental and physical health outcomes in older adults. This study examined the nature …

Gambling and substance use disorders in U.S. military Veterans: Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and suicide risk

Abstract: Gambling and substance use disorders (SUDs) are prevalent among U.S. military veterans and often co-occur. However, little is known about the clinical and behavioral …

Sexual orientation moderates the association between health care utilization-related factors and mental health service nonutilization among United States military Veterans

Abstract: This study examined mental health treatment nonutilization among sexual minority versus heterosexual Veterans with demonstrated psychiatric need. Data were analyzed from …

Mild traumatic brain injury in U.S. military Veterans: Results from the national health and resilience in Veterans study

Abstract: Objective: This study provides nationally representative data on the prevalence, risk factors, and associated mental health and functional outcomes of mild traumatic …

Persistent distress related to systemic racism among black Veterans in the United States

Abstract: Background: Distress related to systemic racism in the public service and healthcare systems is linked to adverse mental health sequelae in racial and ethnic minority …

Successful aging in US Veterans with mental disorders: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Objectives: To determine the prevalence and correlates of successful aging in US veterans who screened positive for current major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized …