The impact of the global pandemic on Veterans with serious mental illness (smi): Healthcare utilization and mortality

Abstract: Background: Individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) experience barriers to accessing and engaging with healthcare, which may have been exacerbated during the …

Intimate Partner Violence within the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Longitudinal Associations among Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Times of heightened societal stress exacerbate intimate partner violence (IPV), and emerging research suggests IPV increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Much …

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Infection on Long-Term Depression Symptoms among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Prior research demonstrates that SARS-COV-2 infection can be associated with a broad range of mental health outcomes including depression symptoms. Veterans, …

Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Health Outcomes in Veterans Hospitalized with COVID-19 Infection

Abstract: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is prevalent among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 and is associated with worse outcomes. We retrospectively analyzed data from the …

Desired employment and local social support: The strongest predictors for wellbeing outcomes amongst the partners of Australian military members

Abstract: Enhancing wellbeing amongst partners of current serving military personnel is a growing area of interest and concern. Because of their military connection, partners of …

Examining the well-being of military spouses in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic using the quality of life survey

Abstract: The Quality of Life (QOL) survey of military spouses is a critical mechanism to inform the Canadian Armed Forces in efforts to support military families. Conducted during …

Evaluating the incidence rates of all cardiovascular hospitalization in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in nationwide retrospective observational Veterans Health Administration cohort

Abstract: Background: COVID-19 infections have been shown to increase risk of major cardiovascular events. We aim to compare the incidence rate (IR) of all cardiovascular …

Covid-19 severity and mortality in Veterans with chronic lung disease

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic lung disease (CLD) has been associated with risk for more severe manifestations and death with COVID-19. However, few studies have evaluated the …

Post-traumatic stress symptoms and predictors among Spanish Police and Armed Forces during the covid-19 pandemic in Spain

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To assess the psychological impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the police and armed forces. METHODS: Participants (N = 242) completed an online survey that …

Telehealth and delivery of alcohol use disorder treatment in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The use of telehealth treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD) has increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is unclear which patients …

The impact of a pandemic on a military oral and maxillofacial pathology biopsy service

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the resulting societal reaction presented new challenges to the medical community by limiting patient access to care …

Factors associated with use of the preventive health inventory in US Veterans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant declines in the quality of preventive and chronic disease care. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) used the …