• Journal: Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health
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Studying military and Veteran health using a life-course approach: Lessons learned from a Canadian record linkage study

Abstract: The Canadian Forces Cancer and Mortality Study (CFCAMS) is an example of a study that uses the life-course approach to research. This article provides an overview of …

Exploring Veteran cultural competency in Canadian health care services

Abstract: On leaving the military, Canadian Armed Forces Veterans begin receiving health care services in the civilian community. Health care providers may not understand the …

Hazing in the military: a scoping review

Abstract: Introduction: Initiation rituals have long been part of military organizations, serving to create a sense of cohesion and commitment to the armed forces. However, hazing, …

Moral injury in women military members and Veterans: What do we really know?

Abstract: Moral injury describes and explains the biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual wounds service members may develop when they are betrayed by leadership or …

Investigating factors associated with medicinal cannabis authorization dosage among military Veterans in Canada

Abstract: Introduction: Since 2008, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) has provided Canadian Armed Forces Regular Force Veterans with reimbursement of Cannabis for Medical Purposes …

Contemporary prescription opioid use for pain among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans in Ontario

Abstract: Approximately 50% of Canadian Veterans live with chronic pain, more than double the rate in the general population. Opioids are commonly prescribed for chronic non-cancer …

Well-being of Veterans with chronic pain with fewer activities limited by pain: Life After Service Studies 2019 survey

Abstract: This study aimed to understand how common chronic pain is among Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans and the characteristics that were related with having fewer …

Reporting of sex and gender in clinical trials of opioids and rehabilitation in military and Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: This study aimed to understand how well published research on pain management in Veterans considered reporting results based on sex and gender differences. The review …

An analysis of media coverage of the transition from military to civilian life, with a focus on health and well-being

Abstract: Introduction: The transition from military to civilian life can be a challenging period for recently released Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel, and there is a lack …

Employment and mental health among UK ex-service personnel during the initial period of the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted participation in the labour force and may have affected mental health, both directly through the effects of illness and isolation …

Psychosocial factors and military-to-civilian transition challenges: a dyadic analysis of Veterans and their spouses

Abstract: Introduction: Limited research has focused on the military-to-civilian transition from the perspective of both Veterans and their spouses and on the role each may play in …

Loving a broken soul: The lived experience perspective on the implications of Veterans’ moral injuries for families.

Abstract:Research on and investigation of potential implications of moral injury (MI) for Veteran family members remains uncharted territory while its harsh realities play out in …