Abstract:Background: A substantial proportion of Veterans experience mental and physical health difficulties, including post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic pain, for which …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Problematic prescription drug use (PPDU) is a public health concern that can cause degradation of wellbeing. Examination of prevalence and correlates of PPDU …
Abstract:Objectives: Many Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and veterans will receive a mental disorder diagnosis, and a high percentage will also experience suicidal behaviours. …
Abstract: Background Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain are highly prevalent, comorbid, and debilitating conditions in the military. The present study was …
Abstract: Objectives: Military sexual trauma (MST) is a prevalent issue among actively serving members and Veterans, and is associated with adverse health outcomes including mental …
Abstract: Background: Coping strategies used in response to stress have the potential to influence the development of mental health disorders, including alcohol use disorders. The …
Abstract: Objective: Cannabis use among veterans in Canada is an understudied public health priority. The current study examined cannabis use prevalence and the relationships …
Abstract: Background: Potentially morally injurious experiences (PMIEs) are common during military service. However, it is unclear to what extent PMIEs are related to …
Abstract: Introduction:Â Military sexual trauma (MST) is an ongoing problem. We used a 2002 population-based sample, followed up in 2018, to examine: (1) the prevalence of MST and …
Abstract:Â Chronic pain is pain that has lasted three to six months or longer. Many people with back pain, migraines, arthritis, and gastrointestinal conditions such as irritable …
Abstract:Â The current study used the Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans Mental Health Follow-up Survey (CAFVMHS) to (1) examine the incidence and prevalence of mental …
Abstract: Background: Chronic pain conditions and mental disorders have high prevalence rates in military populations. However, few investigations have examined the comorbidity …