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The impact of moral injury on trajectories of depression: A five-year longitudinal study among recently discharged Israeli Veterans

Abstract: Background: Perpetrating or witnessing acts that violate one's moral code are frequent among military personnel and active combatants. These events, termed potentially …

Evaluating emergency response at a hospital near the Gaza border within 24 h of increased conflict

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Frontline hospitals near active hostilities face unique challenges in delivering emergency care amid threats to infrastructure and personnel safety. Existing …

Constellations of posttraumatic stress symptoms and posttraumatic growth among Israeli female combat Veterans: A latent profile analysis approach

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms (PTSS) and posttraumatic growth (PTG) are possible reactions to exposure to potentially traumatic events (PTEs) during …

Military service of home-schooled graduates in Israel

Abstract: How do home-schooled graduates cope with military service? This question is particularly significant in Israel where compulsory military service is a central part of …

Moral injury and pre-deployment personality factors as contributors to psychiatric symptomatology among combatants: a two-year prospective study

Abstract: Background: Combatants who are exposed to events that transgress deeply held moral beliefs might face lasting psychopathological outcomes, referred to as Moral Injury …

Being a parent of a soldier is a challenging experience - stress, anxiety, and depression among parents of Israeli soldiers

Abstract: At any given moment, a notable proportion of parents worldwide have at least one child serving in the military. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of …

Being a parent of a soldier is a challenging experience – stress, anxiety, and depression among parents of Israeli soldiers

Abstract: At any given moment, a notable proportion of parents worldwide have at least one child serving in the military. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of …

The impact of moral injury on suicide risk among recently discharged Israeli Veterans: a longitudinal moderated mediation model of trauma-related guilt and self-forgiveness

Abstract: Background: Exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) during military service has been associated with heightened trauma-related guilt levels, which in …

Longitudinal associations between exposure to potentially morally injurious events and suicidal ideation among recently discharged Veterans – The mediating roles of depression and loneliness

Abstract: Background: Exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) during military service is associated with heightened suicidal ideation (SI). However, no …

The characteristics of allergic contact dermatitis in military and civilian populations: A multicenter cross-sectional study

Abstract: Background: Contact dermatitis is a common condition in the general population, with a global prevalence of 20%. It is an inflammatory skin disease that is classified as …

First unprovoked seizures among soldiers recruited to the Israeli Defense Forces during 10 consecutive years: A population-based study

Abstract: Objective: The management of patients after a first unprovoked seizure (FUS) can benefit from stratification of the average 50% risk for further seizures. We …

Routine trauma-awareness of combat trauma in women combatants

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The current research aims to explore the nature of trauma experienced by female combatants. METHOD: Data were collected from two focus groups and a series of …