Psychiatric Issues in Women Veterans

Abstract: Women veterans have unique life experiences and mental health needs, perhaps in part related to their high rates of exposure to traumatic events including military sexual …

Differences in Prosthetic Prescription Between Men and Women Veterans After Transtibial or Transfemoral Lower-Extremity Amputation: A Longitudinal Cohort Study (2005-2018)

Abstract: The objective was to evaluate whether prosthetic prescription differed by gender and the extent to which differences were mediated by measured factors. Study design was a …

Informing measurement of gender differences in suicide risk and resilience: A national study of United States military veterans

Abstract: To inform measure selection when examining gender differences in suicide risk, this paper evaluates measure performance for a set of gender‐relevant constructs and …

Online screening and personalized education to identify post-deployment mental health need and facilitate access to care

Abstract: Introduction: Reserve and National Guard (RNG) service members face increased risks for psychological and behavioral problems and are unlikely to seek mental health (MH) …

Posttraumatic Cognitions Differ Between Men and Women after Military Sexual Assault Revictimization in Their Contribution to PTSD Symptoms

Abstract: Sexual revictimization is heightened among military service members and veterans and is associated with greater posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and severity. The …

Analysis of the bidirectional relationships between posttraumatic stress and depression symptoms with physical health functioning in post-9/11 veteran men and women deployed to a war zone

Abstract: Objective: Many war-zone deployed post-9/11 veterans report negative mental health symptoms related to their military service, which can have consequences for physical …

Gender Disparities in Active Duty Air Force Parents' Childcare Access: Pre-Pandemic Costs, Utilization, and Career Impacts

Abstract: Past reports indicate that enduring Department of Defense (DoD) childcare shortfalls may disproportionately affect women, but details regarding gender effects are …

Trajectories of suicidal ideation following separation from military service: Overall trends and group differences

Abstract: Background: Although the transition out of military service is a high-risk time for suicidal ideation (SI), a paucity of research examines the development of SI during …

Longitudinal assessment of PTSD and illicit drug use among male and female OEF-OIF veterans

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use share both directional (“self-medication”) and mutually-reinforcing associations over time. Research on gender …

Gender differences in barriers to mental healthcare for UK military veterans: a preliminary investigation

Abstract: Introduction: Limited UK research focuses on female military veterans’ gender-related experiences and issues when accessing civilian mental healthcare support. This …

Gender Differences in Demographic and Health Characteristics of the Million Veteran Program Cohort

Abstract: Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Million Veteran Program (MVP) is the largest ongoing cohort program of its kind with 654,903 enrollees as of June …

Differences in functional and structural social support among female and male veterans and civilians

Abstract: Purpose: Social support is an important correlate of health behaviors and outcomes. Studies suggest that veterans have lower social support than civilians, but …