Comparison of health outcomes over time among women 1990–1991 gulf war Veterans, women 1990–1991 gulf era Veterans, and women in the U.S. general population

Abstract: The aim of this study is to examine health over almost 20 years of follow-up among women Gulf War veterans and women Gulf Era veterans and compare their health to that of …

Self-reported vitality and health status are higher in Dutch submariners than in the general population

Abstract: Living aboard submarines has a potential negative effect on health. Although studies have evaluated specific health hazards and short-term outcomes, long-term health …

Types of engagement strategies to engage high-risk patients in VA

Abstract: Background: Many healthcare systems seek to improve care for complex high-risk patients, but engaging such patients to actively participate in their healthcare can be …

Association between self-reported health and reliance on Veterans Affairs for health care among Veterans Affairs enrollees

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the largest integrated health care system in the US. However, most enrollees (80%) have other health insurance. Veterans’ …

Individual and Military Factors That Modify the Association Between Recent Sexual Trauma and Health Outcomes Among U.S. Service Members and Veterans

Abstract: Sexual trauma (ST), which includes both sexual harassment and sexual assault, is associated with a variety of adverse mental and physical health outcomes in military and …

Disparate risk factors among pregnant Veterans using Veterans Administration health benefits for community-based obstetrical care

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Veterans using the Veterans Administration Health Care System (VAHCS) for obstetrical care experience disparate pregnancy-related risks and health outcomes …

Military service and health outcomes of the elderly in China

Abstract: This article investigated the effects and mechanisms of military service on health outcomes of Chinese elderly men aged 60 and older. While numerous studies explored the …

Socioecological model of a military family's health and well-being: Inside a Slovenian military family

Abstract: The purpose of this article is to analyze the ecosystem of a military family, focusing on the risk factors that influence their health and well-being on various …

Prospective Evaluation of Health Outcomes in a Nationwide Sample of Aeromedical Evacuation Casualties: Methods From a Pilot Study

Abstract: Although retrospective analyses have found that combat-injured service members are at high risk for mental and physical health outcomes following injury, relatively …

Systematic identification of family caregivers in health systems: Proposed solutions from a caregiver‐focused research study

Abstract: Patient electronic health records (EHR) were not built to identify family caregivers (hereafter “caregivers”). New policies such as the CARE1 and RAISE2 Acts …

Impact of war on veteran life span: natural experiment involving combat versus non-combat exposed military personnel

Abstract: Introduction: There is still uncertainty around the impact of combat exposure on the life span of war veterans. Therefore we made use of a natural experiment to study the …

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian Armed Forces Veterans who live with chronic pain

Abstract: Chronic pain is more frequent in military Veterans than in the general population. The objective of this study was to assess whether the COVID-19 pandemic has had a …