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Posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth among female and male Veterans: The contribution of romantic relationship and friendship functioning

Abstract: Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is characterized as the experience of positive psychological change following exposure to traumatic stress. However, studies examining the …

Prevalence of moral injury in nationally representative samples of combat Veterans, healthcare workers, and first responders

Abstract: Background: Moral injury affects a variety of populations who make ethically complex decisions involving their own and others’ well-being, including combat veterans, …

Screening high-risk Veterans for cirrhosis: Taking a stepwise population health approach

Abstract: Background: Because cirrhosis is often unrecognized, we aimed to develop a stepwise screening algorithm for cirrhosis in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and …

Contextual predictors of belongingness in military and Veteran students on university campuses

Abstract: Objective: Prior research demonstrated that military/veteran students report lower belongingness than civilian students, but the reasons why remain unclear. We …

Negative aging stereotypes and clinical insomnia in older U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Background and objectives: Insomnia symptoms are more prevalent in older age and may be impacted by negative perceptions of aging; however, more research is needed. The …

Cardiovascular disease, bone fracture, and all-cause mortality risks among postmenopausal women by arthritis and Veteran status: A multistate Markov transition analysis

Abstract: Arthritis, a chronic inflammatory condition linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and bone fracture, is more frequent among military veterans and postmenopausal women. …

Microbiology of diabetic foot infections in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: This study examined the prevalence of various microbes isolated from diabetes-related foot infections (DFIs) within the U.S. veteran population. A total of 68 different …

Contextual predictors of belongingness in military and Veteran students on university campuses

Abstract: Objective: Prior research demonstrated that military/veteran students report lower belongingness than civilian students, but the reasons why remain unclear. We …

Describing adverse pregnancy events and pregnancy-associated death among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Veterans who use VA pregnancy benefits may be at high risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes; however, little is known about rates of adverse pregnancy events or …

Developing an intervention to enhance aging in place for older Veterans living in permanent supportive housing

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supported Housing (HUD-VASH) program provides rental subsidies, case management, and …

Perspectives and experiences regarding pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in a community sample of Veterans with unhealthy alcohol use: Overall and across sexual orientation and gender identity

Abstract: Background: Unhealthy alcohol use is an independent, modifiable risk factor for HIV, but limited research addresses alcohol use and HIV prevention synergistically. Groups …

Role of the Veterans Health Administration’s LGBTQ+ Veteran care coordinators in facilitating care for transgender and gender-diverse Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals frequently encounter discrimination in health care settings. The Veterans Health Administration (VA) is …