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Criminogenic risk and suicidality among justice-involved homeless Veterans with comorbid mental health and substance use disorders

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans involved in the criminal legal system (CLS) exhibit disproportionately high rates of comorbid mental health and substance use disorders (COD) and …

Factors contributing to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Veterans later in the pandemic

Abstract:Background: Vaccine hesitancy remains a significant public health concern despite the widespread availability of vaccines. Little is known about factors influencing …

Cause-specific mortality among U.S. service members and Veterans (2001-2018): Comparison to the U.S. general population

Abstract: BACKGROUND: To compare cause-specific mortality between an occupational cohort of U.S. service members and veterans and the general civilian adult population. METHODS: …

Psychological stress and physiological outcomes: Investigating the impact of attention biases and emotional regulation in Chinese military service members

Abstract: Military service members are frequently exposed to high-stress situations that profoundly impact both their psychological and physiological health. Understanding the …

Recent symptoms and multiple partners associated with increased risk of recurrent chlamydia and gonorrhea infections in U.S. Army soldiers

Abstract: Background: Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) are highly prevalent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with significant negative impacts on …

Psychological distress across the deployment cycle: Comparing pre- and peri-pandemic trajectories

Abstract: Background: To prevent military personnel from becoming vectors of SARS-CoV-2 transmission during the pandemic, soldiers throughout the world were required to quarantine …

Noncommunicable disease risk factors and predictors of hypertension among Gurkha Veterans in Nepal: A community-based cross-sectional study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Nepal faces a rising burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), yet Gurkha veterans-a population with distinct sociocultural backgrounds, occupational …

Association between mental health and insomnia in young soldiers: a mediation analysis of mental health literacy

Abstract: Background: Military personnel face more stresses and challenges, and they are at greater risk of insomnia compared to the general population. Mental health is one of the …

Structural and functional social support in UK military Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic and associations with mental health and wellbeing: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic led to the implementation of social distancing laws in the UK. This had several negative consequences on health, …

Relationships between resilience, perceived social support, and mental health in military personnel: A cross-lagged analysis

Abstract: Background: Despite the growing application of the Dual-factor model of mental health (DFM), there is a paucity of research on military personnel. Additionally, existing …

The mental health of Chinese military personnel: A cross-sectional epidemiological study

Abstract: Backgrounds: Considering the crucial role of military personnel's mental health in the armed forces, society, and the nation, the present study aims to describe the …

Risk factors for adverse health in military and law enforcement personnel; an umbrella review

Abstract: Background: A better understanding of adverse health and underlying risk factors in the context of military and law enforcement is essential to developing future …