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Health and well-being management in the military: a systematic review of genetic studies

Abstract: Background: Genetic research may have therapeutic value for mental and physical disorders and could have an indicative or preventative capacity. Little is known about …

Perceived effect of deployment on families of UK military personnel

Abstract: Background: In the UK, little is known about the perceived effects of deployment, on military families, from military personnel in theatre. Aims: To investigate military …

The impact of fathers’ military deployment on child adjustment. The support needs of primary school children and their families separated during active military service: A pilot study

Abstract: Background: Although direct exposure to war-related trauma negatively impacts children's psychological well-being, little is known about this impact within the context …

Exploring the health risks of help-seeking military veterans living in different parts of the UK

Abstract: Background: Little is known about the mental and physical health differences of treatment-seeking military veterans across the different nations that make up the UK. The …

Addressing the knowledge gap: sexual violence and harassment in the UK Armed Forces

Abstract: Despite media interest in alleged sexual violence and harassment in the UK military, there remains a paucity of UK-based peer-reviewed research in this area. Ministry of …

Young Carers in Armed Forces Families

Abstract: The Children’s Society’s Include Service was awarded funding from NHS England to look at the needs of children in Armed Forces Families who undertake caring …

Veterans and the Ethics of Reciprocity in UK Primary Healthcare

Abstract: In the UK, The Armed Forces Covenant states that veterans should receive priority treatment where it relates to a condition, subject to clinical need, which results from …

Beyond the caveman: Rethinking masculinity in relation to men's help-seeking

Abstract: Statistically, men make less use of health-care services than women. This has been interpreted as the result of the ‘hegemonic’ masculine code in which ‘real’ …

'It's caveman stuff, but that is to a certain extent how guys still operate': Men's Accounts of Masculinity and Help Seeking

Abstract: It is often assumed that men are reluctant to seek medical care. However, despite growing interest in masculinity and men’s health, few studies have focussed on …

Renewing Our Commitments

Abstract: This publication reaffirms Scotland's commitment to support our Armed Forces community - Service personnel, veterans and families. It recognises some major achievements …

Improving Clinical Care for Veteran Trans-Femoral Amputees

Abstract: The rehabilitation pathway for Britain’s Above Knee Amputee Veterans needs to change. The NHS and its staff do their best for the cohort of 160 operationally-wounded …

British Army sexual harassment report 2015

Abstract: This study investigates the nature, prevalence and management of sexual harassment within the British Army, in order to enhance the well-being of personnel and maximise …