Abstract: Objective: Heavy drinking increases the risk of injury, adverse physical and mental health outcomes, and loss of productivity. Nonetheless, patterns of alcohol use and …
Abstract: Introduction: In Canada, there are an estimated 700,000 Veterans of the Canadian military. Veterans are disproportionately prevalent in sub-populations of males, persons …
Abstract: Introduction: Social determinants of health are associated with the risk of disease and health services utilization. Understanding the distributions of sex, age, income, …
Abstract: In comparison with the focus in the media on the mental health needs of Canada's fighting forces, which are and should remain a top priority, non-battle-related injuries …
Abstract: Objective Deployment-related mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) occurs in a significant number of military personnel but its long-term impacts are unclear. This study …
Abstract: The VAC Rehabilitation Program includes case management, assessments, case plans, vocational assessments and plans as well as reimbursement for rehabilitation services …
Abstract: Above and beyond the stressors associated with military life (e.g., deployment), having a parent who is an ill or injured military member can also impact children's …
Abstract: Success in military force health protection has more to do with the creation of systems of knowledge, efficient organizations, and command responsibility for the …
Summary: In her 2015 report, former Supreme Court of Canada Justice Marie Deschamps documents a sexualized culture within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) that is hostile toward …
Abstract: The New Veterans Charter (NVC) was introduced in 2006. Previously, post-Korean War Veterans applied for compensation under the Pension Act. The intent of the NVC was to …
Abstract: Objectives:The initial goal was to validate the use of a self-report measure of disability in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The main goal was to document the extent of …