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Risk of dementia in Korean Vietnam War Veterans

Abstract: Background: The number of cases of all types of dementia is increasing, and a significant increase in prevalence has been noted among veterans. Evidence of an association …

Analyzing and Assessing the Current Status of Heat-Related Illnesses in the South Korean Military

Abstract: Introduction: The population of the Republic of Korea often experiences heat-related illnesses during summer that are exacerbated by significant variations. With rising …

Embitterment in Vietnam War Veterans predicted by symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Objective Research on the association between posttraumatic embitterment disorder (PTED) and other psychopathologies in veterans and adults aged ≥65 years is lacking. …

Challenges to hegemonic constructions of militarized masculinities in the neoliberal era: The case of South Korea

Abstract: In South Korea, military conscription lies at the core of the construction of notions of manhood and gender order as a whole. In a divided country, the hegemonic meaning …

Acupuncture therapy for military Veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder and related symptoms: A scoping review of clinical studies

Abstract: Military personnel in combat face a high risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this study, a protocol-based scoping review was conducted to identify …

Effectiveness of the TSL (Thank you, Sorry, and Love) program for adaptability of military children

Abstract: This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the TSL (Thank you, Sorry, and Love) program in enhancing the adaptability of military children in the Republic of Korea. A …

Prevalence and risk factors of age-related macular degeneration features among pilots of the Republic of Korea Air Force

Abstract: PURPOSE: To investigate the prevalence and risk factors of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) features among pilots of Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). METHODS: …

Latent classes based on clinical symptoms of military recruits with mental health issues and their distinctive clinical responses to treatment over 6 months

Abstract: Objective: This study aimed (1) to identify distinct subgroups of psychiatric patients referred for a mental health certificate for military service suitability and (2) …

Development of a sense of community scale for South Korean military personnel

Abstract: In this study, we developed and validated a scale that measures the sense of community among Korean military personnel. We conducted the research in three stages. In the …

When does subordinate performance strengthen abusive supervision? A study of a three-way interaction in Korean military

Abstract: Drawing on the moral exclusion theory and resource allocation perspective, we examine the association between supervisor perception of subordinate performance and …

Life satisfaction of Korean Vietnam War Veterans in later life: A lifespan approach

Abstarct: The current study examined correlates of life satisfaction among Korean Vietnam War Veterans. The sample included 450 male Veterans from the Korean Vietnam War Veterans …

Effects of military life on changes in body mass index of enlisted men: a cross-sectional study

Abstract: Background: Obesity is a serious health problem with an incidence that is increasing rapidly. Enlisted men are a distinctive group characterised by 24-hour …