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Development of a military mental health training program aiming to promote mental health and operational readiness in the Danish armed forces: an intervention mapping approach

Abstract: Mental health and operational readiness are essential to soldiers' ability to perform under pressure. Yet within military systems, the mental domain has often been …

Early risk detection of metabolic syndrome using sex-specific machine learning models in military personnel

Abstract: Metabolic syndrome is a critical predictor of future cardiometabolic disease and an emerging public health concern, particularly in high-demand populations such as …

Environmental and occupational risks to reproductive health in women service members and Veterans

Abstract: Women have played a vital role in the U.S. military for decades, with their presence steadily increasing. However, despite this growth, research on the unique …

Establishing community partnerships to maintain social connection and healthcare access during an emergency declaration: Virtual Veterans socials

Abstract: This community case study reflects the transition of a community-based social intervention at a Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in the northeastern United States …

Families served during the first decade of the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program: A descriptive analysis

Abstract: Homelessness impacts entire families, with potential intergenerational consequences. Addressing family homelessness provides both immediate relief and long-term societal …

Housing status, mental health, and help-seeking among American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans in the Midwest

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aims to examine mental health and help-seeking behaviors among homeless and unstably housed (HUH) and stably housed (SH) American Indian and Alaska …

A narrative review of exercise intervention mechanisms for post-traumatic stress disorder in Veterans

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) severely disrupts the daily lives of veterans and active duty personnel and may influence their suicidal behaviour. This study …

Socioecological drivers of burnout - a mixed methods study of military health providers

Abstract: Introduction: Health provider burnout is highly prevalent (28-51%) in the US and may contribute to a projected national health provider shortage by 2030. The …

Initial validation of a short version of the Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment profiler in a national sample of rural veterans

Abstract: Background: Military veterans residing in rural areas face unique challenges that can impact their wellbeing, including limited access to healthcare resources, social …

Prevalence of smoking among national military service recruits in UAE

Abstract: Background: According to the various screening programs conducted, the prevalence of tobacco use among UAE Nationals is high. A considerable increase is also seen in …

From active duty to activism: How moral injury and combat trauma drive political activism and societal reintegration among Israeli Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Moral injury (MI) is a severe form of combat trauma that shatters soldiers' moral bearings as the result of killing in war. Among the myriad ways that moral …

Substance use and incidence of metabolic syndrome before midlife among military adults: The CHIEF cohort study

Abstract: Backgrounds: Habitual substance use, i. e., alcohol, tobacco and betel nut, has been found with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in the general population, …