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Assessing the link between bible reading and flourishing among military families: Preliminary findings

Abstract: This study examines whether participating in a Bible reading program for military families (called "Hero Squad") is positively related to overall human flourishing among …

Military-connected children with special health care needs and their families: A literature review

Abstract: Since 2001, armed conflicts have required extraordinary sacrifices by U.S. military service members and their families. Literature on the impact of the military lifestyle …

Postpartum women's perceptions of risk of musculoskeletal injuries in the Canadian Armed Forces: A qualitative research study

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKi) are a major concern within military forces, significantly reducing productivity and military readiness. Within the Canadian Armed Forces …

Postpartum women’s perceptions of risk of musculoskeletal injuries in the Canadian Armed Forces: A qualitative research study

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKi) are a major concern within military forces, significantly reducing productivity and military readiness. Within the Canadian Armed Forces …

Who supports the troops? Social support domains and sources in active duty Army networks

Abstract: Social support is a critical determinant of military service members’ mental and behavioral health outcomes, but few studies have investigated social support types and …

“A Hidden Community”: The Experiences of Help-Seeking and Receiving Mental Health Treatment in U.K. Women Veterans. A Qualitative Study

Abstract: Women veterans are often underserved in both the research into and provision of mental health treatment. This study explored women veterans’ experiences of mental …

The relationship between military service and legislative behavior for U.S. Representatives in recent congresses

Abstract: Military veterans serving in the U.S. House of Representatives during the 113th–115th Congresses (2013–2019) exhibited distinct legislative behavior on selected …

Adverse childhood experiences in military, Veteran, and civilian families

Abstract: Adverse childhood experiences are traumatic early life experiences that can lead to poorer mental, physical, and social outcomes. Children in military and veteran …

Food insecurity among U.K. Veterans

Abstract: This research compares food insecurity for U.K. veterans and nonveterans using the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 10-item Adult Food Security Survey …

The state of knowledge on female Veterans experiencing homelessness: A scoping review of the literature

Abstract: The primary goal of this scoping review was to assess and summarize existing research on homelessness among female Veterans to understand their unique experiences. A …

Rural military Veterans of color and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics occupational outcomes

Abstract: Although the literature on veteran differences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupational outcomes by gender is established and …

Military service and health outcomes of the elderly in China

Abstract: This article investigated the effects and mechanisms of military service on health outcomes of Chinese elderly men aged 60 and older. While numerous studies explored the …