Exploring the perceptions of parents or guardians on the behavioral health of military dependents during a parent's deployment

Abstract:A deployment is a type of separation when a military member is temporarily relocated to another location to complete a mission or task. Children can have a range of …

Drivers of HPV vaccination rates among adolescent dependents in the military health system

Abstract: Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination prevents several forms of cancer. HPV vaccination is inconsistent and little is known about rates of HPV vaccination …

Incidence and prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent and young adult US military dependents from 2018 to 2022

Abstract: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among people who menstruate. Adolescent and young adult (AYA) military dependents, a large, diverse …

Incidence and prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent and young adult US military dependents from 2018-2022

Abstract: Study Objective: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among people who menstruate. Adolescent and young adult (AYA) military dependents, …

Sibling and parental military service and suicidality among adolescents in the United States

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study aims to examine whether having a sibling and/or a parent on active duty in the military is associated with suicidality-think about death, better …

Can I tell my family I'm bothered? Adolescent disclosure and mental health in military families

Abstract: Adolescents in military families may be at elevated risk for poor mental health outcomes given their developmental stage and exposure to military life stressors. Using …

Military-connected adolescents' coping strategies and psychological well-being: the moderating role of family functioning

Abstract: Military-connected adolescents face unique challenges associated with military life, and some coping strategies are more beneficial to their well-being than others. It is …

Parental conscription and cumulative adverse experiences in war-affected children and adolescents and their impact on mental health: A comment following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022

Abstract: BACKGROUND: With Russia's invasion of the Ukraine on February 2022, Ukrainian children and adolescents have been exposed to several stressful life events. In addition to …

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on care for anorexia and bulimia nervosa in US military-connected adolescents and young adults

Abstract: Objective: This study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare engagement for anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN) in a large, geographically …

Increasing mental health screening in pediatric subspecialty clinics: An improvement project at Brooke Army Medical Center

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Mental health screening allows for the early identification of patients at risk of mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. The Defense …

Incidence and prevalence of eating disorders among active duty US military‐dependent youth from 2016 to 2021

Abstract: Objective: The offspring of US military service members may be at increased risk for eating disorders. However, no epidemiological studies to date have evaluated eating …

Adolescent mental health in military families: Evidence from the Canadian Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study

Abstract: To investigate the association between physical and mental health symptoms in adolescents and having a parent in the Canadian Armed Forces and the moderation of these …