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Relationship between combat-related traumatic injury and ultrashort term heart rate variability in a UK military cohort: Findings from the ADVANCE study

Abstract: Introduction: Combat-related traumatic injury (CRTI) has been linked to an increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. The long-term impact of CRTI on heart rate …

Help-seeking for Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse: Experiences of Serving and Ex-serving UK Military Personnel

Abstract: Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPVA) is as a major health concern globally. The prevalence of IPVA perpetration and victimisation has been found to be higher in …

Asymptomatic Mass Testing in British Military Deployed Personnel During a COVID-19 Outbreak

Abstract: This letter details the mass asymptometic COVID-29 PCR testing that occured in January 2021 training excercises conducted by the British Army overseas. The authors …

Separation and Divorce Guide for Military Personnel Spouses and Partners

Abstract: Ending a marriage or long-term relationship is usually stressful and emotional and there are often added complexities to consider if part of the Armed Forces family. The …

A cross-sectional study of sleep, mood, well-being, motivations, and perceived support in Ukrainian veterans and active-duty military personnel with disability, and their supporters, preparing for a sporting event

Abstract: The benefits of sports and exercise to the lives and rehabilitative journeys of military veterans with disabilities is increasingly well-documented but veteran sporting …

Lightning in Brunei: a follow-up of a single strike affecting 29 serving personnel of the Royal Gurkha Rifles

Abstract: On 25 August 2020, 29 British Forces Brunei (BFB) service personnel were hospitalised after being struck by lightning during a company-level training exercise in the …

A negotiated gender order: British Army control of Servicewomen in 'front line' counterinsurgency, 1948-2014

Abstract: This conceptual paper critically analyses how the British Army exercises control over the production of knowledge about women's war labour in 'front line combat' and how …

Rallying to the Flag - A Consolidated Picture of Armed Forces Children’s Education in Scotland in 2021: Laying Foundations & Promoting Development

Abstract: Serving members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families are within the scope of the Covenant. The Scottish Government and all 32 local authorities in Scotland …

A qualitative exploration of the parenting experiences of ex-military fathers diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: The experience of post-traumatic stress has been implicated in adverse outcomes for trauma-exposed parents and their children. The aim of this qualitative study was to …

Exploring Military Widows’ Experiences of Social Isolation and Loneliness

Abstract: Today, much is written and broadcast about social isolation and loneliness in wider society but little has been done to explore its impact within the Armed Forces …

Serving through the perimenopause: Experiences of women in the UK Armed Forces

Abstract: Perimenopause is a hot topic in the UK mainstream media, with celebrities championing the cause and a new selection of books being published on the topic. Little is …

Considering the psychological experience of amputation and rehabilitation for military veterans: a systematic review and metasynthesis of qualitative research

Abstract: Research highlights the differences and unique experiences of military veterans experiencing amputation compared to civilians. This review aimed to synthesise qualitative …