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Finding the forgotten: AI-driven suicide risk prevention through tailored resource referrals for U.S. Veterans

Abstract:The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) purports universal screening for veteran suicide risk. But a finer examination of the term ‘universal’ reveals a glaring …

Overseas military transition and post-military job retention

Abstract: Adjustment from military life to the corporate or civilian world can be challenging for some individuals who have served in the armed forces. The purpose of this …

Association between environmental exposures to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and military Veterans cancer determination

Abstract: This study involved evaluating whether cumulative exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) was associated with kidney cancer, bladder cancer, and …

Differences in race and gender of retired servicemembers in the decision to reenlist

Abstract:The purpose of the study was to examine the race and gender differences among retired enlisted service members in work self-determination regarding the decision to …

The role of quality of marriage on life satisfaction and psychological well-being among U.S. military spouses

Abstract: This study examined the relationship between quality of marriage, life satisfaction and psychological well-being among military spouses. Sense of coherence and number of …

End-user centered dissemination: Using co-design to advance evidence-based behavioral health practice in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background. The Veterans Health Administration (VA) implemented an evidence-based mental health program, the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program – Collaborative …

Female military sexual trauma survivors’ experiences with seeking treatment from the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides free healthcare related to those who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST); however, many female veterans either …

Long COVID in the active component US military: Risk factors, effect of vaccination, and predicting incident long COVID diagnoses

Abstract: Background: Long COVID risk factors have been established in civilian populations, including female sex, older age, smoking, and certain comorbidities. However, little …

The winding road adaptations for a curriculum and study of black Vietnam Veterans with moral injury

Abstract: Nationally, the Black population’s spiritual/religious traits surpass other ethnicities, as did their disproportionally high participation in the Vietnam War. The …

Veteran enrollment in Medicare Advantage: Analyses of favorable selection, plan marketing, and utilization

Abstract: Dual enrollment between the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Medicare Advantage (MA), the private alternative to Traditional Medicare (TM), poses a unique …

Evaluating the effectiveness of ketamine therapy on depressive symptoms in Veterans: A program evaluation

Abstract: Background: Veterans experience disproportionately high rates of depression and comorbid PTSD, often with treatment resistance (Nitcher et al., 2019). Rapid-acting …

Qualitative study: Barriers, challenges, and strategic solutions among women in U.S. Armed Forces senior leadership

Abstract:This qualitative descriptive study examined how 21 veteran senior enlisted women (E-7 through E-9) described barriers they encountered and strategies they employed to …