Combining alcohol misuse and sexual assault prevention enhances training outcomes in a U.S. military service academy

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Alcohol misuse and sexual assault are prevalent in the U.S. military, including in military service academies. As these behaviors frequently co-occur, there is …

Implementation of a cardiovascular toolkit in primary care increased women Veterans' engagement in behavior change programs: Results from a non-randomized stepped wedge trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular (CV) disease is the leading cause of death among U.S. women, yet women have a limited understanding of their CV-related morbidity and mortality …

Treatment adherence and suicide risk in Veterans: Healthy behaviors and social connections as explanatory mechanisms

Abstract: Health dysfunction and poor interpersonal connectedness are consistent risk factors for veteran suicide; however, to the extent that veterans adhere to treatment …

Identifying contributory risk factors for neck pain in fast jet aircrew: A prospective cohort study

Abstract: Purpose: Fast jet aircrew (FJA – aka fighter pilots, fighter aircrew) commonly suffer musculoskeletal complaints, particularly of the neck, which degrades operational …

It’s time for a healthy aging strategy for Canada’s Veterans

Abstract: Canada’s Veterans are an aging population, and many Veterans in this cohort are positioned to age with increasingly complex health and social needs. These changing …

An analysis of research trends on sleep hygiene in soldiers using a scoping review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Soldiers often experience poor sleep quality and insufficient sleep, exacerbated by deployments, which significantly impact on their mental and physical …

Social determinants of suicide and suicidality in serving military personnel: A global scoping review

Abstract: Issue Addressed: Nearly a million people die by suicide annually, with military personnel being at heightened risk. For every suicide, about 20 cases of suicidality, …

Cardiovascular health score and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: Importance: The American Heart Association proposed Life's Essential 8 (LE8) as an enhanced measurement tool for cardiovascular health. Objective: To examine the …

Veterans' experiences of and preferences for patient-centered, measurement-based PTSD care

Abstract: Background: Up to 50% of veterans drop out of trauma-focused evidence-based psychotherapies (TF-EBP) without completing treatment or recovering; evidence suggests this is …

Battling on two fronts: The mental wellbeing of war zone medics

Abstract: The essential roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals commissioned on the frontlines of active war zone/s are indispensible, wherein they are explicitly …

A workplace health promotion program for a predominantly military population: associations with general health, mental well-being, and sustainable employability

Abstract: Due to the globally increasing life expectancies, many countries are raising their official retirement age to prevent labour shortages and sustain retirement systems. …

Cross-sectional analysis of health behavior tracking, perceived health, fitness, and health literacy among active-duty Air Force personnel

Abstract: There is a paucity of evidence connecting health literacy, perceived wellness, self-reported fitness activity, or military readiness to wearable devices. Moreover, we do …