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Prospective Evaluation of Health Outcomes in a Nationwide Sample of Aeromedical Evacuation Casualties: Methods From a Pilot Study

Abstract: Although retrospective analyses have found that combat-injured service members are at high risk for mental and physical health outcomes following injury, relatively …

A grounded theory approach to navigating infertility care during U.S. military service

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: In this study, we aimed to understand how active duty service members and their partners navigate the infertility care process within the Military Health …

Depression, insomnia, and obesity among post-9/11 Veterans: eating pathology as a distinct health risk behavior

Abstract: Understanding the interrelationships between co-occurring chronic health conditions and health behaviors is critical to developing interventions to successfully change …

Suicide behavior results from the U.S. Army's suicide prevention leadership tool study: The behavioral health readiness and suicide risk reduction review (R4)

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The U.S. Army developed a new tool called the Behavioral Health Readiness and Suicide Risk Reduction Review (R4) for suicide prevention. A 12-month …

Inconsistent reporting of adverse life events is predicted by current internalizing distress among Military Service Members

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Accurate measurement of adverse life events is critical for understanding the effects of stressors on health outcomes. However, much of this research uses …

Race differences in Veteran's affairs emergency department utilization

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: African Americans (AAs) experience disparities in chronic pain care. This study aimed to identify the rates of emergency department (ED) utilization for …

Correlates of dietary behaviors among young emirati males completing compulsory military service

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: It is important to understand the correlates of different dietary behaviors in a military context in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to guide intervention …

Diagnostic accuracy of the boston assessment of traumatic brain injury-lifetime clinical interview compared to department of defense medical records

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Since 2006, efforts have been made to increase the accurate identification of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in post-9/11 military personnel. The Boston …

The Lived Experience of Military Women With Chronic Pain: A Phenomenological Study

Abstract: Chronic pain, a persistent or recurrent pain lasting more than 3 months, is a widespread problem among military women due to combat-related injuries and post-deployment …

An Examination of Factors That Influence Receipt of Reproductive Health Screenings Among Female Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: As the number of women veterans grows, so does the need to ensure they receive timely health care, including preventive reproductive health screenings such …

A Cross-sectional Cohort Study to Assess Long-term Neurocognitive and Psychiatric Symptoms of Mefloquine Use in Veterans

Abstract: To evaluate the associations between neurocognitive and psychiatric health outcomes with mefloquine or any antimalarial exposure. Medical records were systematically …

Cause-Specific Mortality Among Norwegian Veterans Deployed to Afghanistan Between 2001 and 2019

Abstract: Introduction: Norwegian military forces participated in the military campaign Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan starting in 2001. Military personnel often show a …