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Transgenerational Factors Associated With Military Service: Comparison of Children of Veterans and Nonveterans in a Nationally Representative Sample

Abstract: Objective: While the psychological effects of military service on the children of active-duty personnel have been studied extensively, little is known about the …

Effectively counseling the military population: Training needs for counselors

Abstract: Counselors (N = 49) interested in working with the military population described what is needed to feel competent and confident counseling this population in a …

Factors influencing parental functioning and satisfaction for veteran mothers during civilian transition

Abstract: Objective: Risk and protective factors associated with parental functioning (i.e., meeting child's emotional needs) and satisfaction (i.e., closeness) were examined among …

Veteran Engagement in Health Services Research: a Conceptual Model

Abstract: With 20 million living veterans and millions more immediate family members, and approximately 9 million veterans enrolled in the nationally networked VA healthcare …

Correlates of Bystander Intervention Attitudes and Intentions Among Young Adult Active Duty Male Soldiers

Abstract: Sexual assault is a significant problem within the United States military. Bystander intervention skills training is recognized as a promising strategy for sexual assault …

Substance Use, Financial Stress, Employment Disruptions, and Anxiety among Veterans during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in financial, employment, and mental health challenges. In general, American veterans report high rates of substance use, which may be …

Patient experiences and reported effectiveness of a multimodal short‐term pilot therapy group for veteran men with military sexual trauma

Abstract: Despite recognition of its prevalence and impact, little is known about treatment for veteran men with a history of military sexual trauma (MST). While research suggests …

Substance Use, Financial Stress, Employment Disruptions, and Anxiety among [US] Veterans during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in financial, employment, and mental health challenges. In general, American veterans report high rates of substance use, which may be …

Anger mediates the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder and suicidal ideation in veterans

Abstract: Background: Theoretical models and cross-sectional empirical studies of suicide indicate that anger is a factor that may help explain the association between …

Optimizing Data on Race and Ethnicity for Veterans Affairs Patients

Abstract: Maintaining accurate race and ethnicity data among patients of the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system has historically been a challenge. This work expands on …

A Pilot Study Comparing Two Measures of Perceived Health Services Access Among Military Veterans With Musculoskeletal Injuries and Mental Health Conditions

Abstract: Introduction: Service members endure a number of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) during service (e.g., ankle sprains and chronic back pain). Musculoskeletal injuries can …

Creating a Process for the Implementation of Tiered Huddles in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Abstract: Introduction: In 2019, the Veteran’s Health Administration began its journey in pursuit of becoming an enterprise-wide High Reliability Organization (HRO). Improving …