• Author: Roberto Rona
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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 …

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 …

Contribution of mental ill health during military service to postservice benefit claims in the UK

Abstract: Objectives: While most UK military personnel transition successfully into civilian life, some experience unemployment and disability, which may be partly attributable to …

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 …

Military and demographic predictors of mental ill-health and socioeconomic hardship among UK veterans

Abstract: Background: Around 8% of the UK Armed Forces leave in any given year, and must navigate unfamiliar civilian systems to acquire employment, healthcare, and other …

Do Junior Entrants to the UK Armed Forces have worse outcomes than Standard Entrants?

Abstract: Introduction: The UK is the only permanent member of the UN Security Council that has a policy of recruiting 16 and 17 year old individuals into its regular Armed …

Executive Summary: Help-seeking for alcohol problems in serving and ex-serving UK military personnel

Abstract: Alcohol has a long tradition in the military. Research has shown that alcohol misuse among serving and ex-serving military personnel in the US and UK is increased …

Help-seeking for alcohol problems in serving and ex-serving UK military personnel

Abstract: This research explores the the factors that contribute to alcohol misuse in the UK military and the impact of the continued high consumption of alcohol. An executive …

Evaluating the Efficacy of a Mobile App (Drinks:Ration) and Personalized Text and Push Messaging to Reduce Alcohol Consumption in a Veteran Population: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Background:Alcohol misuse is higher in the UK Armed Forces than in the general population. Previous research has shown that interventions delivered via smartphones are …

Drinking motivations in UK serving and ex-serving military personnel

Abstract: Background:Drinking motivations within the UK military have not been studied despite the high prevalence of alcohol misuse in this group. Aims: We aimed to characterize …

Do serving and ex-serving personnel of the UK armed forces seek help for perceived stress, emotional or mental health problems?

Abstract: Background: UK armed forces personnel are at risk of occupational psychological injury; they are often reluctant to seek help for such problems. Objective: We aimed to …