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Management trends of urethral stricture disease: A two-decade (2000-2024) comparison between Veteran and civilian populations

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate trends in the prevalence of urethral stricture disease (USD) and treatment approaches within the veteran and civilian populations over the past two …

Mental health care utilization following return to service after rehabilitation in the Warrior Care and Transition Program

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: US service members have a high risk of injury, which can require long-term mental health care. The Warrior Care and Transition Program's (WCTP) mission is …

Mental health impact of COVID-19 on military healthcare workers: Not all war is fought on the battlefield

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic challenged healthcare personnel worldwide. This study investigated the mental health of active duty military healthcare workers (HCWs) …

Military exposures on Marine student psychological health: The possible moderating role of resilience in a cross-sectional design

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Based on decades of study, researchers have inferred that military service is associated with negative mental health outcomes. Different components of …

Musculoskeletal injury risk and military separation following serious injury and recovery in the Warrior Care and Transition Program

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military service members are at increased risk of musculoskeletal injury (MSKI), which is associated with service member non-ready status and military …

Perceptions of the Military Health System: Differences in sexual and reproductive health burden among males and females

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Access to timely and convenient sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care is essential to force readiness and depends in part on service member's comfort …

Population prevalence and correlates of tobacco use among U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Objectives U.S. military veterans are disproportionately affected by tobacco use. This study examines the prevalence and covariates of tobacco product use (TPU) among …

Preparing mental health support for multi-domain, large-scale combat operations: Current progress and future directions

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Projected limitations during multi-domain and large-scale combat operations suggest that mental health support from specialized personnel (e.g., …

Assessing the effects of non-pharmacological therapies on musculoskeletal pain: An individual participant data analysis of health-related quality of life in military personnel with family implications

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal injury is an inherent risk associated with military training and repeated combat deployment, which can negatively impact the well-being of …

Patterns of life-sustaining treatment preferences among seriously ill Veterans

Abstract: Background: Goals of care conversations and documentation of life-sustaining treatment (LST) preferences through durable, portable medical orders are critical for …

Risk of homelessness among Veterans with and without criminal legal system involvement

Abstract: Among military veterans in the United States, criminal legal system involvement is a risk factor for homelessness; however, the magnitude of and contributors to this …

Roundtable: Establishing Veterans studies as an academic discipline

Abstract: Ten individuals who played key roles in formalizing veterans studies at American universities or within professional associations reflect on the field\’s origins, key …