Exploring sources of employment dissatisfaction and perceptions of organizational fairness in the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: Cultivating a fair and equitable workplace is a key aim of the culture change efforts of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Furthermore, low perceptions of organizational …

Cancer incidence in male and female Canadian Armed Forces personnel and Veterans enrolled between 1976 and 2016: A retrospective population-based cohort study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To describe rates of overall and type-specific primary cancers in Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel and Veterans with a first enrolment in the CAF between …

Understanding moral injury

Abstract: Over the course of life and more specifically throughout military service, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members may experience events of significance. These events and how …

An exploration of the increasing prevalence of chronic pain among Canadian Veterans: Life After Service Studies 2016 and 2019

Abstract: Background: The Life After Service Study (LASS) suggests that the absolute prevalence of chronic pain among Canadian veterans, defined as pain lasting 3 months or longer, …

Military to civilian transition: Experiences of male Canadian Armed Forces Veterans living with operational stress injuries

Abstract: The military-to-civilian transition (MCT) can pose challenges for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), particularly those who have been involuntarily released due …

Treatment preferences among Canadian military Veterans with chronic low back pain: Mixed-methods cross-sectional survey

Abstract: Introduction: Patients are more willing to initiate and engage in treatments they are predisposed toward; however, Canadian military Veterans’ preferences for managing …

Building capacity to care for Veterans and families: Results of a mental health service provider needs assessment

Abstract: Introduction: Community mental health service providers are an integral element of support in the Canadian mental health system for Veterans, yet their capacity needs …

Discontinuation of mental health treatment among Canadian military personnel

Abstract: Introduction: Mental health problems are prevalent among Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel. Despite ongoing efforts to promote mental health help seeking, treatment …

Protective factors for mental disorders among survivors of military sexual trauma: A Canadian population-based study

Abstract: Objectives: Military sexual trauma (MST) is a prevalent issue among actively serving members and Veterans, and is associated with adverse health outcomes including mental …

Beliefs about confidentiality and attitudes toward disclosure of moral injuries among military personnel

Abstract: Military personnel often face situations that challenge their moral beliefs, which, in some instances, leads to moral injury - profound psychological, social, and …

The progressions of a gendered military: A theoretical examination of gender inequality in the Canadian military

Abstract: This study examines gender inequality within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) by exploring the persistent challenges faced by women in a traditionally masculinized …

‘He’s never been the same’: Children’s perception of moral injury in parents post military deployment

Abstract: Introduction: As the prevalence of potentially morally injurious events appears to be increasing in modern deployment settings, it is vital for health care providers and …