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Association of 2024-2025 Covid-19 vaccine with Covid-19 outcomes in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Background: Amid the declining clinical severity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and diminishing public uptake of annual …

Normative fat-free mass index values based on body composition method in Army personnel

Abstract: Background: Normative fat-free mass index (FFMI) values with proposed upper and lower thresholds have been established in sport. However, FFMI has not been widely …

Postdeployment at-risk drinking among active duty women: Health care utilization and military readiness outcomes

Abstract: Background: Studies have found increasing rates of excessive drinking among women and high levels of psychiatric comorbidity. This follow-up study replicated our …

Prevention and intervention against obesity and overweight in the military: A systematic review

Abstract: Background: Overweight and obesity have a negative impact on health and have a detrimental effect on the operational readiness of soldiers. Different prevention and …

Provider perspectives on care for Veterans with electronic health record flags for high suicide risk: A mixed methods study

Abstract: Electronic health record (EHR) flags alert staff within the Veteran Health Administration (VHA) to patients at high suicide risk for the purpose of enhancing their care. …

Exploring correlates of 6-month weight loss among black United States Veterans entering Veterans Health Administration behavioral weight management care

Abstract: Black United States (U.S.) veterans lose less weight than White veterans in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) MOVE! Weight Management Program. This study …

Caregiver recruitment and engagement: Identifying best practices and strategies for including family caregivers of Veterans in health services research

Abstract: Background: Family caregivers are integral to the care of patients and possess important perspectives regarding improving healthcare delivery. Yet, caregivers are seldom …

Wounds that won't wash away: Disgust and trauma-related contamination in military Veterans seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract:Disgust in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been relatively underexamined compared to other emotions, although it may be relevant to war-related PTSD given …

Adhering to clinical advice: The level of alignment of care processes with global bladder guidelines in Veterans with spinal cord injuries or diseases

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Guidelines contain recommendations for monitoring and care of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) in patients with spinal cord injury/disorder. …

Reintegration and decent work among United States Veterans: Impact of marginalization, social support, and career adaptability

Abstract:United States military veterans face challenges when reintegrating into civilian society. Among these difficulties often exist barriers for veterans in navigating work and …

The perceptions and experiences of United States military leaders regarding training strategies on the stigma and high rates of suicide in the United States military: A descriptive study

Abstract:Stigma and high rates of suicide continue to increase in the United States military without strategic training regarding leaders' perceptions and experiences. The problem …

United States military Veterans’ descriptions of using social media to access mental health resources

Abstract:The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore how United States military veterans describe using social media to access mental health resources in the …