Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal pain condition that has not been thoroughly studied in relation to environmental exposures and …
Abstract: Difficulty accessing psychological support in the military can have adverse effects on veterans' mental health, especially women. This article explores the experiences of …
Abstract: Cervical cancer screening recommendations have evolved in the past 20 years. Several recent studies have reported on practice pattern changes in the U.S. in response to …
Abstract: This report presents the incidence and prevalence of diagnosed female infertility among active component U.S. service women. During 2019-2023, 8,154 active component …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are higher among pregnant military service women (26%) and military spouses (12.2%) compared to the civilian …
Abstract: This study summarizes trends from 2014 through 2023 in the incidence of ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular heart disease among U.S. active component female …
Abstract: To mitigate the impact of personal and structural barriers hindering HPV vaccination in military women, multiple research studies have advocated for adding the HPV …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military spouses play a key role in the military family and contribute to military readiness. Despite their influence, they are an understudied population. …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The effects of military environmental exposures (MEE) such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), tactile herbicides, …
Abstract: Underbody blasts (UBB) from mines and improvised explosive devices in military combat can cause debilitating spine injuries to vehicle mounted soldiers. Due to the …
Abstract: Importance: Cancer is a leading cause of death among older people experiencing homelessness. However, the association of housing status with cancer outcomes is not well …
Abstract: Female Veterans report cervical cancer risk factors at higher rates than non-Veterans. Using data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), we tested whether …