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Understanding Veteran Suicide by Firearm

Abstract: Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death with 42,773 reported deaths in the United States in 2014, half of those by firearm. Although veterans comprise only 13% of the …

Persistent social networks : Civil war veterans who fought together co-locate in later life

Abstract: We demonstrate the long reach of early social ties in the location decision of individuals and in their older age mortality risk using data on Union Army veterans of the …

Longitudinal Changes in Combat-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation New Dawn Veterans With Hazardous Alcohol Use: The Role of Avoidance Coping

Abstract: Military personnel who have experienced combat trauma are at risk for developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A greater recognition of the complex array of …

Persistent Super-Utilization of Acute Care Services Among Subgroups of Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

Abstract: Background: Acute health care utilization often occurs among persons experiencing homelessness. However, knowing which individuals will be persistent super-utilizers of …

Male partner reproductive coercion among women veterans

Abstract: Background: Male partner reproductive coercion is defined as male partners' attempts to promote pregnancy through interference with women’s contraceptive behaviors and …

Virtual Reality and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Driving Anxiety and Aggression in Veterans : A Pilot Study

Abstract: Within the U.S. military, motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) are the leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality. Prior combat exposure and anxiety symptoms are …

Another case of underprovision of mitral valve repair surgery : Lessons from the Veterans Affairs health system

Abstract: The article in this issue of the Journal by Bakaeen and colleagues reports trends in the practice and outcomes of patients who underwent mitral valve surgery in the …

The Association of Alcohol Consumption Patterns with Self-related Physical Health and Psychiatric Distress among Afghan and Iraq Era US Veterans

Abstract: Alcohol misuse is associated with negative mental and physical health outcomes, which presents a public health concern in veterans. However, less is known regarding …

A Quantitative Analysis of the Relationship among Sources of Aid and Predictors of Student Veteran Graduation and Persistence

Abstract: This study uses multinomial logistic regression models to identify significant predictors of graduation and persistence for veteran and military-aligned students …

Group education sessions for women veterans who experienced sexual violence: Qualitative findings

Abstract: Introduction: The impact of sexual violence (SV) on mental health, self-care, and interpersonal relationships is profound and poses special challenges to health care …

Military‐related Trauma is Associated with Eating Disorder Symptoms in Male Veterans

Abstract: Eating disorders are understudied among male veterans, who may be at increased risk due to the high rates of trauma exposure and experiences of multiple traumatization …

Veterans' Views on Military Tobacco Use and Tobacco Control Policy

Abstract: National military and veteran service organizations (MVSOs) have the potential to be advocates for stronger military tobacco control. This study consisted of qualitative …