Abstract: Introduction: There have been few epidemiological studies on the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic on the veteran population, other than on specific aspects …
Abstract: Introduction: The study aims to analyse the causes and anatomical patterns of explosive and gunshot wounds in Ukrainian soldiers acquired during the Anti-Terrorist …
Abstract: Soldiers typically perform physically demanding tasks while wearing military uniforms and tactical footwear. New research has revealed a substantial increase of ~10% in …
Abstract: Introduction: Increasing numbers of women serve in the armed forces in countries worldwide. Stress experienced during pregnancy is associated with adverse birth outcomes …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: There are notable disparities in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) between gay and bisexual men (GBM) and heterosexual patients with prostate cancer …
Abstract: Introduction In 2021, the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust allocated over £2 million to programmes designed to have a clear and demonstrable impact on suicide …
Abstract: Women in the United Kingdom Armed Forces (UKAF) face unique challenges in undertaking the same roles and working in the same environments as their male counterparts.1 …
Abstract: Suicide, though rare in the UK Armed Forces, has claimed 287 lives between 2003 and 2022, with recent trends showing elevated risk among Army men, particularly those aged …
Abstract: Every death by suicide is a tragedy, with a devastating effect on friends and family. Within the Armed Forces, this impact also extends across the unit and wider serving …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Suicide among army conscripts represents a poorly understood and complex public health issue that has escalated in recent decades. The early identification …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: In the USA, an estimated 45% of veterans personally own firearms. Firearm access increases the risk of suicide, so suicide prevention efforts in the US …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic non-cancer pain is common among military veterans; however, the prevalence is uncertain. This information gap complicates policy decisions and …