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Trajectories of posttraumatic growth among US military veterans: a 4‐year nationally representative, prospective cohort study

 This article examines posttraumatic growth as a dynamic process with divergent trajectories. Developing interventions that target certain psychosocial factors may help trauma …

Call for improved military policy to support breastfeeding among U.S. Armed Forces

Abstract: Human milk saves lives, reduces health care costs, and improves the health of both mother and infant. For a small investment to support breastfeeding among active-duty …

Tobacco Product Use Among Military Veterans — United States, 2010–2015

Abstract: In 2015, an estimated 18.8 million U.S. adults were military veterans (1). Although the prevalence of tobacco attributable conditions is high among veterans (2), there …

Recent Intimate Partner Violence and Housing Instability Among Women Veterans

Abstract: Women Veterans are at increased risk of both housing instability and intimate partner violence compared with their non-Veteran counterparts. The objectives of the …

Exploring cross-lagged associations between spiritual struggles and risk for suicidal behavior in a community sample of military veterans

Abstract: Background: There is consensus that struggles with religious faith and/or spirituality likely contribute to risk for suicidal behavior in military populations. However, …

Loneliness is closely associated with Depression Outcomes and Suicidal ideation among Military Veterans in primary care

Abstract: Although the substantial influence of social relationships on health is well-known, studies that concurrently examine the influence of varying dimensions of social …

MP84-09 Low Compliance to Post-Vasectomy Semen Analysis Guidelines in Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Post-vasectomy semen analysis (PVSA) is required to confirm the success of vasectomy per AUA guidelines. However, patient compliance to PVSA …

Treatment Experiences Among LGBT Veterans with Discrimination-based Trauma Exposure: A Pilot Study

Abstract: Past research suggests that rates of trauma exposure and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are elevated among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) veterans …

Sexual vs. Non-sexual trauma, sexual satisfaction and function, and mental health in female veterans

Abstract: Trauma in general, and sexual assault in particular, is associated with serious mental health and functional problems. The quality of sexual satisfaction/function may be …

Veteran‐Centred Content in Medical Education

Abstract: Veterans have unique experiences that warrant special consideration in health care. Unfortunately, training in veteran-centred care has not been a clear focus of medical …

Going Direct to the Consumer: Examining Treatment Preferences for Veterans with Insomnia, PTSD, and Depression

Abstract: Inclusion of consumer preferences to disseminate evidence-based psychosocial treatment (EBPT) is crucial to effectively bridge the science-to-practice quality chasm. We …

Natural Course of Co‐Occurring PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder Among Recent Combat Veterans

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) commonly co-occur in veterans, yet little is known about the longitudinal course of PTSD and drinking …