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The ethical dimensions of military public health

Abstract: The practice of public health within military settings presents distinct ethical challenges that differ from those encountered in civilian public health practice. This …

State-level suicide mortality insights: A comparative study of VHA Veterans and the whole US population

Abstract: Suicide is a leading cause of death in the US Comparative State-level spatial analysis between Veterans Health Administration (VHA veterans) and the whole US population …

Suicide and suicidality surveillance in military populations: A scoping review

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Suicide and suicidality are a serious public health concern for military populations globally. Systematic surveillance is a key component to creating an …

Representation in clinical trials sponsored by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: BACKGROUND: This study was conducted to determine whether demographic representation among U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-sponsored trials differs from trials …

Abuse disclosure and documentation in the medical record: An observational matched-cohort study in the US Military Health System

Abstract: Aim: This study aims to evaluate the overall incidence of abuse code documentation in the medical records of patients assigned female, and the relationships between abuse …

Social determinants of health associated with developing long COVID in the US Veteran population

Abstract: Aim: Acute COVID-19 infection, morbidity, and mortality are strongly associated with many social determinants of health (SDoH). These trends are similar within the US …

Review of mental healthcare provision by primary care physicians in the Department of Defense (DoD)

Abstract: Aim: Primary care visits in the United States increasingly involve the treatment of mental health concerns, and the Military Health System (MHS) is no exception. The …

Predictors of the quality of work life and job satisfaction among serving military healthcare personnel in the Nigerian armed forces

Abstract: Introduction: Quality of work life and perception affects the productivity of healthcare professionals. The study aimed to determine the quality of work life (QWL) and …

Outcomes of LGBTQ culturally sensitive training among civilian and military healthcare personnel

Codebeautify.org Text to HTML Converter Abstract: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) military servicemembers are at higher risk of developing health problems …

Public health and military health

Abstract: This paper summarizes the role of Public Health specialists within the UK Defence Medical Services (DMS). The armed forces have a need for expert advice on health …

Peripheral arterial disease in Scottish military veterans: a retrospective cohort study of 57 000 veterans and 173 000 matched non-veterans

Abstract: Background: While traumatic limb loss in military personnel is widely known, the threat posed by peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in those who have served is less well …