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Child maltreatment history, deployment-related traumatic events, and past 12-month cannabis use among Veterans in Canada

Abstract: Objective: Cannabis use among veterans in Canada is an understudied public health priority. The current study examined cannabis use prevalence and the relationships …

Postpartum women's perceptions of risk of musculoskeletal injuries in the Canadian Armed Forces: A qualitative research study

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKi) are a major concern within military forces, significantly reducing productivity and military readiness. Within the Canadian Armed Forces …

Postpartum women’s perceptions of risk of musculoskeletal injuries in the Canadian Armed Forces: A qualitative research study

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKi) are a major concern within military forces, significantly reducing productivity and military readiness. Within the Canadian Armed Forces …

Interpersonal circumplex theory in the treatment of operational stress and trauma

Abstract: When clients with a background in the military or policing are asked what brought them to treatment, they often reference a desire to improve relationships damaged by …

Sex disparities in self-reported musculoskeletal injuries in the Canadian armed forces

Abstract: Recent comprehensive systematic reviews indicate that females are at greater risk of musculoskeletal injuries (MSKi) than males in military populations. Considering the …

Contemporary prescription opioid use for pain among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans in Ontario

Abstract: Approximately 50% of Canadian Veterans live with chronic pain, more than double the rate in the general population. Opioids are commonly prescribed for chronic non-cancer …

Characteristics associated with pelvic floor disorders among female Canadian Armed Forces Members

Abstract: Objectives: Urinary incontinence (UI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP) are prevalent pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) among the female population. In the military …

Moral injury associated with increased odds of past-year mental health disorders: a Canadian Armed Forces examination

Abstract: Background: Potentially morally injurious experiences (PMIEs) are common during military service. However, it is unclear to what extent PMIEs are related to …

Time use during the military-civilian transition: exploring concepts of occupational disruption, transition and balance

Abstract: Introduction: Military-civilian transition (MCT) refers broadly to the process of leaving military employment and becoming re-established in the civilian world. The …

Well-being of Veterans with chronic pain with fewer activities limited by pain: Life After Service Studies 2019 survey

Abstract: This study aimed to understand how common chronic pain is among Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans and the characteristics that were related with having fewer …

Reporting of sex and gender in clinical trials of opioids and rehabilitation in military and Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: This study aimed to understand how well published research on pain management in Veterans considered reporting results based on sex and gender differences. The review …

An analysis of media coverage of the transition from military to civilian life, with a focus on health and well-being

Abstract: Introduction: The transition from military to civilian life can be a challenging period for recently released Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel, and there is a lack …