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Identifying predictors of positive and negative affect at mid-deployment among military medical personnel

Abstract: Introduction: Positive and negative affect influence an individual's ability to utilize available physical, psychological, and social resources to maximize responses to …

Identifying suicide-related predictors using overseas airborne infantry brigade serious incident reports

Abstract: Introduction: Suicidal ideation and attempts are considered to be graduated risks for suicide, yet they remain under studied. Suicide is among the leading causes of death …

Key improvements to the Army's suicide prevention and intervention training: An interagency collaboration to develop the new "ACE Base +1" curriculum

Abstract: Introduction: Suicide is a prevalent problem impacting the military community. The U.S. Army recognized the need to address this complex issue; one line of effort has …

Lifetime psychotropic medication use among service members and Veterans with and without history of mild traumatic brain injury: A pilot study

Abstract: Introduction: Military Service Members, Veterans, and other patient populations who experience traumatic brain injury (TBI) may have increased risk of early …

Predictors of positive airway pressure therapy adherence among U.S. active duty military personnel with obstructive sleep apnea

Abstract: Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is prevalent among U.S. military personnel, but adherence to positive airway pressure (PAP) treatment is suboptimal. This …

Psychological risk factors for delayed recovery among active duty service members seeking treatment for musculoskeletal complaints at a Navy shore-based military medical treatment facility

Abstract: Introduction: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) are a leading cause of separation from the U.S. Navy. Data have shown that several psychological responses to MSI are …

Service members' attitudes toward reporting hazing incidents

Abstract: Introduction: Addressing hazing within the U.S. Military has become a critical concern to safeguard the well-being of service members; recent attempts to assess hazing …

Sexual assault research in the military: Is oversampling necessary for representativeness?

Abstract: Introduction: Sexual assault in the U.S. Military is a serious concern. Recruiting representative samples of service members to participate in sexual assault research is …

Sleep behavior in Royal Australian Navy shift workers by shift and exposure to the SleepTank app

Abstract: Introduction: Rotating shiftwork schedules are known to disrupt sleep in a manner that can negatively impact safety. Consumer sleep technologies (CSTs) may be a useful …

Sudden hearing loss in the active duty population: an epidemiological study

Abstract: Introduction: Hearing loss among military personnel is a well-known challenge, reported as the second most common VA service-connected disability. Although most hearing …

Testing a novel trauma-informed treatment for anger and aggression following military-related betrayal: Design and methodology of a clinical trial

Abstract: Introduction: Difficulty controlling anger is a common postdeployment problem in military personnel. Chronic and unregulated anger can lead to inappropriate aggression …

The relationship between pre-pandemic comorbidities with SARS-CoV-2 infections and hospitalizations in black versus white military service members: a retrospective study

Abstract: Introduction: Comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, asthma, and cardiovascular conditions have been reported to worsen the clinical progression of …