• Author: Robin M. Masheb
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Military sexual trauma and the incidence of gynecologic cancers among women Veterans

Abstract:Objectives: To examine if military sexual trauma (MST) is associated with the incidence of gynecologic cancers among women Veterans who receive care in the Veterans Health …

Examining associations between food insecurity and disordered eating in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Food insecurity is a well-established risk factor for disordered eating behaviors in non-veterans. Because United States (U.S.) veterans are vulnerable to both food …

Provider and leader perspectives on eating disorder screening and the importance of a clinical pathway in the Veterans Health Administration: A qualitative study

Abstract: We explored U.S. provider and leader perspectives on eating disorder screening, implementation, and clinical pathways in the Veterans Health Administration using …

Randomized controlled trial of weight management versus weight management with concurrent cognitive-behavioral therapy for binge-eating disorder in US Veterans with high weight

Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective Method Results Discussion To determine the effectiveness of adding a brief psychological eating‐disorder treatment (CBT) to weight management for …

Comparing eating disorder examination questionnaire factor structures in Veteran men and women

Abstract: The present study aims to investigate the factor structure and measurement invariance by gender of the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q)—a commonly used …

Gender differences in "making weight" behaviors among U.S. Iraq and Afghan war Veterans: Implications for future health

Abstract: Objective: Failure to "make weight" carries significant consequences for military personnel including additional training burdens, stigma, possible demotion, or even …

Development and validation of the BRief Eating Disorder Screener (BREDS) for US Veterans in healthcare and community settings

Abstract: Objective: To develop a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) eating disorder screener. Method: Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare (N = 344) …

US military Veteran perspectives on eating disorder screening, diagnosis, and treatment: A qualitative study

Abstract: Objective: We aimed to explore US veteran perspectives on eating disorder screening, diagnosis, patient–provider conversations, and care in the Veterans Health …

Associations between posttraumatic stress disorder and eating disorder symptoms among women Veterans

Abstract: Recent research suggests high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and eating disorder (ED) comorbidity in women veterans. This study aims to expand the …

Validation of the EDDS-5 self-report survey against the SCID-5 diagnostic interview in US Veterans

Abstract: The aim of our study was to validate the Eating Disorder Diagnostic Scale (EDDS-5) updated for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition …

Distinguishing probable atypical anorexia nervosa from weight loss alone in a national sample of U.S. military Veterans: disentangling the roles of weight suppression and cognitive concerns

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Veterans are at high risk for eating disorders (EDs), and specifically for atypical anorexia nervosa (atypical AN). The current study aimed to better …

Atypical Anorexia Nervosa, not so atypical after all: Prevalence, correlates, and clinical severity among United States military Veterans

Abstract: Objective: DSM-5 Atypical Anorexia Nervosa (AAN), a new eating disorder diagnosis, presents similarly to Anorexia Nervosa (AN) in the absence of severe underweight. The …