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Differentiating US military women Veterans with suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and no suicidal ideation or attempts

Abstract: The current study leveraged data from a representative sample of U.S. women veterans to investigate factors that differentiate women veterans who report lifetime suicidal …

Natural disasters and SARS-CoV-2: Potential risk factors for exacerbating mental health conditions among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Veterans (PRs) have faced recurring challenges from hurricanes, earthquakes, and the COVID-19 pandemic. These events …

Assessment of PTSD in military personnel via machine learning based on physiological habituation in a virtual immersive environment

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition triggered by exposure to traumatic events that leads to physical health problems and …

Legal-involved Veterans are less likely to receive guideline-concordant colorectal cancer screening

Abstract: Background: Programs to improve health care for adults with criminal legal involvement, including those who have been released from incarceration in jails or prisons or …

Body mass index and physical training-related injuries in military personnel: A systematic review and meta-regression analysis

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Discrepancies exist in findings on how varying body mass index (BMI) levels impact physical training-related injuries across different studies. This …

Natural disasters and SARS-CoV-2: Potential risk factors for exacerbating mental health conditions among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Veterans (PRVs) have faced recurring challenges from hurricanes, earthquakes, and the COVID-19 pandemic. These events …

Veterans at high risk for post-COVID-19 suicide attempts or other self-directed violence

Abstract: Importance: US veterans have a higher risk of suicide than the general civilian population. Research suggests that COVID-19 infection is associated with increased risk of …

The association between complementary and integrative health service use and completion of a residential rehabilitation program for Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: Objective: To explore the association between complementary and integrative health (CIH) service use and completion of a Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans (DCHV) …

Racial/ethnic and geographic differences in traumatic brain injury (TBI) service-connected disability determination and monthly compensation among post-9/11 US Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: Veterans who incur a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during active duty service may be eligible to receive service-connected disability (SCD) compensation. This …

Longitudinal trends of sleep services for Veterans with and without serious mental illness in VA electronic health records

Abstract: Sleep problems commonly co-occur with serious mental illnesses (SMI) and are associated with negative outcomes, though may be underrecognized and undertreated. This study …

Examining the factor structure of the nine-item avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder screen in a national US military Veteran sample

Abstract: Disordered eating is a prevalent and relevant health concern that remains understudied among U.S. military veterans. Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is …

Do drug and opioid use vary by spousal sexual orientation and military status

Abstract: The purpose of the present study was to explore the differences in illicit drug use and opioid misuse according to the sexual orientation of spouses in the military and …