Exploring sex differences in irritable bowel syndrome prevalence, environmental risk, and comorbidities: A population-based cohort study of Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal pain condition that has not been thoroughly studied in relation to environmental exposures and …

Veterans’ needs in aged care: Final report

Abstract: This research was undertaken to identify and synthesise existing research on older veterans, and their families’ experiences and needs in aged care. The project was …

Women Veterans' stroke risk factors: Identified prevention methods and knowledge gaps

Abstract: Introduction: Stroke is a significant health burden for veterans and the fifth leading cause of death for women. Compared to civilian women, women veterans have …

Women Veterans' descriptions of interactions with civilian health care providers: A qualitative inquiry

Abstract: Women veterans often obtain care for unique gender- and military-related health issues from civilian health care settings. There is a gap in the literature surrounding …

Depression, insomnia, and obesity among post-9/11 Veterans: eating pathology as a distinct health risk behavior

Abstract: Understanding the interrelationships between co-occurring chronic health conditions and health behaviors is critical to developing interventions to successfully change …

Gender-based differences among (US) 1990–1991 Gulf War era veterans: Demographics, lifestyle behaviors and health conditions

Abstract: Objective: The 1990–1991 Gulf War employed more women servicemembers than any prior conflict. Gender-based differences among veterans of this era have yet to be …