Abstract: Introduction: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) negatively impact the health and readiness of U.S. service members. Women generally …
Abstract: Objective: Sexual violence predicts both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and distress during gynecological health care. Yet sexual trauma represents only one event …
Abstract: Background: Studies have found increasing rates of excessive drinking among women and high levels of psychiatric comorbidity. This follow-up study replicated our …
Abstract: Background: Contraceptive counseling quality is associated with trust in providers, method satisfaction, and method continuation. Little is known, however, about …
Abstract: Background: Despite universal coverage of all highly effective contraceptive (HEC) methods in the Military Health System (MHS), active duty service women (ADSW) have …
Abstract: Background: Females are the fastest-growing group in the veteran population, yet there is a paucity in the literature of sex-specific Results: from studies of chronic …
Abstract: Objective: Failure to "make weight" carries significant consequences for military personnel including additional training burdens, stigma, possible demotion, or even …
Abstract: Background: Veterans who use VA pregnancy benefits may be at high risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes; however, little is known about rates of adverse pregnancy events or …
Abstract: Introduction: Understanding the incidence and predictors of postpartum depression (PPD) among active-duty service members is critical given the importance of this …
Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with incident diabetes. However, past studies have often included predominantly male samples, despite …
Abstract: Objective: Many people report becoming pregnant while using contraception. Understanding more about this phenomenon may provide insight into pregnant people's responses …
Abstract: Objective: This analysis explored relationships between mental health symptoms and conditions and cognitive function in a cohort of Vietnam-era women veterans from the …