A qualitative analysis of the lived experiences of active-duty servicewomen receiving perinatal care within the Military Health System

Abstract: Objectives: We explored the lived experiences of active-duty servicewomen (ADSW) accessing and receiving care during the perinatal period (from discovery of pregnancy to …

Assessment of Navy provider knowledge of women's mental health services, treatment practices, and training

Abstract: Introduction: As female active duty populations increase in all military environments, it is critical that women's health be addressed in a comprehensive manner. The …

Development of chronic pain conditions among women in the military health system

Abstract: Importance: The incidence of chronic pain has been increasing over the last decades and may be associated with the stress of deployment in active-duty servicewomen (ADSW) …

The experience of living with polycystic ovary syndrome in the military

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent reproductive endocrinopathy in women, ranging from 5% to 26% depending on diagnostic criteria …