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Medication-assisted treatment and self-help group participation among military veterans with opioid or alcohol use disorder

Abstract: Introduction: Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a combination of behavioural therapy and medications to assist with recovery and has been administered to …

Free the Bun: Prevalence of Alopecia Among Active Duty Service Women, Fiscal Years 2010-2019

Abstract: Active duty service women (ADSW) constitute 16% of the force. The prevalence of alopecia, a dermatologic condition characterized by hair loss, is understudied in regard …

Cannabis use among military veterans: A great deal to gain or lose?

Abstract: Policy changes have resulted in dramatic increases in access to cannabis for medical purposes. Veterans are disproportionately affected by conditions for which …

Perinatal Symptoms and Treatment Engagement in Female Veterans

Abstract: Women veterans using Veterans Health Care Administration maternity benefits have a high prevalence of mental health disorders, including depression, PTSD, and anxiety. …

Building Community Capacity to Care for Military and Veteran Families: The Star Behavioral Health Providers Program

Abstract: Service members, veterans, and their families frequently have difficulties finding trained behavioral health providers who have knowledge of military culture and issues …

Shaving Waivers in the United States Air Force and Their Impact on Promotions of Black/African-American Members

Abstract: Regulations of the United States Air Force (USAF) prohibit male members from growing beards. Shaving waivers can be issued to airmen who are not able to shave due to …

Transformational Leadership in Extreme Contexts: Associations with Posttraumatic Growth and Self-Efficacy Among Combat Veterans

Abstract: Decades of research have established transformational leadership as an encompassing leadership approach with broad applications across organizational contexts. Despite …

Longitudinal assessment of PTSD and illicit drug use among male and female OEF-OIF veterans

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use share both directional (“self-medication”) and mutually-reinforcing associations over time. Research on gender …

Hard truths and the duty to change: recommendations from the independent review commission on sexual assault in the military

Abstract: This report explores sexual assault and harassment in the military and discusses ways to improve support for individuals affected by sexual assault and harassment, as …

Service-Connected Disability and the Veteran Mortality Disadvantage

Abstract: Research consistently reports a veteran mortality disadvantage relative to nonveterans, but has not considered the contribution of service-connected disability to this …

The voice of the consumer: A survey of consumer priorities to inform knowledge translation among Veterans who use mobility assistive technology

Abstract: Mobility assistive technology (AT) can improve the lives of people with disabilities by helping them get around in their communities. Today, over 23.9 million Americans …

Development and Validation of the Military Eating Behavior Survey

Abstract: Objective: To describe the Military Eating Behavior Survey (MEBS), developed, and validated for use in military populations. Design: Questionnaire development using a …