• Author: Samantha J. Meckes
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Psychiatric conditions and symptoms after toxic environmental exposures during military service: An evidence map

Abstract: BACKGROUND: US service members are often exposed to a range of service-related hazards. To date, there has been limited synthesis of the existing research conducted on …

Moving forward: The relationship between physical activity and post-deployment outcomes

Abstract:Physical activity may be an important factor for understanding health and psychosocial outcomes following military service. The purpose of this analysis was to evaluate …

Moving forward: The relationship between physical activity and post-deployment outcomes

Abstract: Physical activity may be an important factor for understanding health and psychosocial outcomes following military service. The purpose of this analysis was to evaluate …

Physical activity and suicidal ideation among Gulf War Era Veterans

Abstract: This study from a national sample of Gulf War Veterans (N = 1098) examined the association between physical activity level and (a) past-year suicidal ideation and (b) …

Smoking cessation screening and treatment among Veterans with multiple sclerosis

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Cigarette smoking is a leading cause of preventable death in the United States and disproportionately affects veterans. While smoking cessation is the goal …

Combat exposure, social support, and posttraumatic stress: A longitudinal test of the stress-buffering hypothesis among Veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq

Abstract: Purpose: While social support is widely viewed as a protective factor against posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), few studies have directly tested whether social …