Pain catastrophizing and its association with military medical disability among US active duty service members with chronic predominantly musculoskeletal pain: A retrospective cohort analysis

Abstract: CONTEXT: Pain catastrophizing is characterized by negative emotional and cognitive responses to pain and is a predictor of work-related disability. Its association with …

Improving voluntary engagement for posttraumatic stress disorder treatment among active-duty service members using motivational enhancement therapy

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prevalence in the military is high and effective treatments are underutilized. Motivational enhancement therapy (MET) …

Comparison of behavioral activation-enhanced cognitive processing therapy and cognitive processing therapy among U.S. service members: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) frequently co-occur and can cause significant impairment. Data are lacking as to whether …

Survival of U.S. military service members with lymphoma

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Cancer is a prominent cause of mortality in today's active duty service members (ADSMs), killing over 700 ADSMs between 2004 and 2015. Hence, more research …

Reporting of sex and gender in clinical trials of opioids and rehabilitation in military and Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: This study aimed to understand how well published research on pain management in Veterans considered reporting results based on sex and gender differences. The review …

Estimates of direct medical and indirect costs associated with COVID-19 among U.S. active duty Army soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study estimated the direct medical and indirect costs associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) diagnoses among U.S. active duty (AD) Army …

Life course Perspective on the Role of Military Sexual Trauma as a Pathway to Homelessness for Female Veterans

Abstract: The human dimension of war can be traumatizing. For women serving as active-duty service members, the atrocities of war can be exacerbated by sexual harassment and …

Exploring the prevalence of gambling harm among active duty military personnel: a systematic scoping review

Abstract: The prevalence of gambling harm among active duty military personnel is a largely unexplored topic. With different forms of social gambling often found within (or in …

Fostering Constructive Dialogue on Military Sexual Assault

Abstract: At a press conference in January 2012, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta stated that he estimates there were 19,000 sexual assaults in the military in 2011. That number …

Prevalence of Perceived Stress and Mental Health Indicators Among Reserve-Component and Active-Duty Military Personnel

Abstract: Objectives: We examined stress levels and other indicators of mental health in reservists and active-duty military personnel by deployment status. Methods: We used data …