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Prevalence of pelvic floor symptoms among Veteran and civilian women participating in a chronic pain program

Abstract: Introduction: Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is expressed as many different pelvic floor symptoms (PFS), including pain. Chronic pain and PFD can affect quality of life. …

Unmasking the divide: Musculoskeletal injury and physical fitness disparities among military and emergency responders

Abstract:Introduction: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKi) are a burden on military, first responder, and health care personnel. Military and emergency services populations are often …

Barriers to mental health support among Canadian Veterans: Complicating factors of confidentiality and moral injury

Abstract: LAY SUMMARY: This study examines challenges faced by Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans in seeking mental health support in general and following potentially morally …

Conditional probability of posttraumatic stress disorder in the Canadian Armed Forces: A longitudinal study

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be impacted by the type of trauma exposure. This is important to consider when evaluating the likelihood of having …

Crafting a future for military, Veteran and family health research

Abstract:As interest in military health has expanded, the Journal of Military, Veterans and Family health continues to be a catalyst for the field. They highlight the importance of …

Harassment and discrimination experiences of Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: Introduction: The experiences of Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have largely been unexplored. Research in civilian settings has indicated that …

Interrelationship of brain fog, pain, and psychological distress with quality of life of Veterans with painful symptoms

Abstract: Introduction: Brain fog is a phenomenon experienced by persons with pain, described as a mental cloudiness associated with cognitive challenges (e.g., remembering …

Associations between military sexual trauma and chronic pain in men and women active military members and Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: We evaluated gendered risks and the associations between demographics, anxiety, and depressive symptoms, military sexual trauma (MST), and severe pain in …

Longitudinal course of posttraumatic stress disorder and chronic pain conditions: A population-based study of Canadian military personnel over 16 years?

Abstract: Background Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain are highly prevalent, comorbid, and debilitating conditions in the military. The present study was …

Soldier first or loyal military wife? What women in dual-service relationships reveal about the contemporary gendering of militaries

Abstract: Recent and ongoing efforts by the Canadian Armed Forces to recruit and retain more women, promote a more gender equal workplace, and support military spouses suggest that …

Exploring the dissociative subtype of PTSD: The role of early-life trauma, cortisol, and inflammatory profiles

Abstract:Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a heterogeneous mental health condition, characterized by diverse symptom profiles and biological underpinnings. A dissociative …

Problematic anger in a treatment‐seeking Canadian Veteran population: Prevalence, assessment, and treatment implications

Abstract: Anger is a natural, adaptive emotion that is culturally accepted in military settings. Problematic anger (i.e., intense anger paired with significant distress and …