Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) integrated mental and physical health services to better detect and treat depression. Primary care nurses conduct …
Abstract: Background: Throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians recognized that individuals with metabolic syndrome, including elevated body mass index (BMI) and …
Abstract:Long COVID (LC), has created unprecedented challenges for health care systems. This condition, characterized by multiorgan symptoms lasting beyond 12 weeks after initial …
Abstract: Purpose: We examined courses of distress in US veterans before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of demographic and environmental characteristics on …
Abstract: Although most U.S. military veterans make a successful transition from military service to civilian life, some may experience a heightened risk for having adverse mental …
Abstract: Introduction: Although most survivors of COVID-19 return to their baseline health within two weeks, a notable proportion of individuals continue experiencing symptoms, …
Abstract: Prior studies suggest that diabetes is associated with severe outcomes following COVID-19. However, most research has focused on early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, …
Abstract: Military personnel are routinely involved in pandemic relief efforts, placing them at risk of increased exposure to pandemic-related stressors. Although ample research …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Recruitment for human subjects' research in military service members often requires a more nuanced approach because of characteristics unique to this …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Behavioral health conditions, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder, and suicidality, affect 18% of service members each …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Insomnia is a prevalent condition that can significantly impair cognitive function, emotional regulation, and overall health, particularly affecting …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic challenged healthcare personnel worldwide. This study investigated the mental health of active duty military healthcare workers (HCWs) …