• Author: Sara Kintzle
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Longitudinal assessment of anger trajectories following childhood trauma and combat exposure: Associations with PTSD and alcohol use disorder symptoms

Abstract: For veterans, early life stressors, such as childhood trauma and experience of combat-related events, are associated with reporting greater levels of anger. Anger, if …

Latent profiles of psychosocial risk and associations with suicidality in US military Veterans

Abstract: Military veterans are at increased risk for suicide compared to civilians. Suicide risk may be influenced by psychosocial risk and protective factors, including sense of …

Suicide exposure in Veterans and the impact on mental health

Abstract: Background: Veterans die by suicide at higher rates than their civilian counterparts. Given this, it is likely veterans also experience high rates of suicide exposure. …

An intersectional analysis of women's experiences of inclusion in the United States Army

Abstract: In 2016, the United States Army removed its ban on women working in combat roles in previously reserved jobs for men. This policy change included a concerted effort by …

Arrests, mental health outcomes, and discharge status in U.S. Military Veterans: A latent class analysis

Abstract: Most U.S. military service members are discharged routinely, but about 15% receive non-routine discharges. Little is known about how patterns of arrests prior-to and …

Making ends meet: Employment, cash transfers, and poverty in post–9/11 era wounded military Veterans

Abstract: Over 36% of post–9/11 era veterans have a disability, but little research has examined wounded veterans’ finances. We investigated main and interaction effects of …

Satisfaction of the Use of Telehealth and Access to Care for Veterans During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract: Background:While many health care providers have shifted toward telehealth services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, little is known about the perception and …

Military-to-Civilian Transition Strains and Risky Behavior Among post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Many military veterans face significant challenges in civilian reintegration that can lead to troublesome behavior. Drawing on military transition theory (MTT) and using …

Factors Related to Exclusion in the U.S. Army

Abstract: The promotion of inclusion in the U.S. Army requires an understanding of how and why exclusion occurs. As exclusion can have deleterious impacts at both and individual …

Homelessness Among Veterans: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Physical Health, and the Cumulative Trauma of Military Sexual Assault

Abstract: The current literature does not account for how homeless experiences in combination with military sexual assault (MSA) are associated with posttraumatic stress disorder …

Preliminary Exploration of the Relationship between Veteran Family Membership, School Climate, and Adverse Outcomes among School-Aged Youth

Abstract: Little is known about the functioning of children in veteran-connected families, who may experience a unique constellation of stressors including exposure to parental …

Effects of Perceived Public Regard on the Well-Being of Military Veterans

Abstract: Many military veterans face considerable challenges reintegrating into civilian life. Evidence suggests the general public holds conflicting attitudes toward veterans. …