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Psychological impact of conflict zone exposure and the mitigating role of physical activity in active-duty military personnel

Abstract: Objective: To analyze the psychological impact of exposure to conflict zones on active-duty soldiers and to evaluate the role of physical activity as a mitigating factor …

The distance to dislocation outperforms the instability severity index score in predicting recurrent instability after arthroscopic Bankart repair in a military population

Abstract: Background: Although risk factors for recurrent instability following arthroscopic Bankart repair (ABR) have been extensively investigated in the general population, …

Could war Veterans be also victims? Mental health correlates of self-reported victimhood status among military personnel in Colombia

Abstract: There is a growing awareness regarding the potential mental health repercussions stemming from war-related trauma experienced by both civilians and veterans. However, the …

Understanding the military model of disability through the rulings of Colombia's Constitutional Court

Abstract: This article analyses rulings issued by the Colombian Constitutional Court between 1995 and 2022 regarding compensation for military veterans with acquired disabilities. …

Towards an effective gender integration in the armed forces: The case of the Colombian Army Military Academy

Abstract: The importance of gender integration in the armed forces is well-established in the scholarly literature, as it plays a vital role in conflict prevention and resolution, …

Art for Reconstruction: A creative and art‐based intervention for peacebuilding and reconciliation to reduce intergroup hostility and stigma after a protracted armed conflict

Abstract: This work explores the results of a creative and art‐based intervention to foster reconciliation in Colombia. The paper presents a novel methodology defined as ‘Art …