Context matters: Exploring the adaptive nature of self-regulation skills in predicting abstinence among Veterans with alcohol use disorder

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is highly prevalent among veterans in the United States. Self-regulation skills (e.g., coping and emotion regulation) are important …

Alcohol consumption and dependence risk among male and female Veterans: Trajectories and predictors

Abstract: BACKGROUND: With few exceptions, previously conducted research on hazardous drinking among Veterans has employed samples in which the majority of participants identify as …

The cortisol awakening response in a 3 month clinical trial of service dogs for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Recent literature suggests that service dogs may be a valuable complementary intervention option for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among military veterans due to …

Trauma exposure and transdiagnostic distress: Examining shared and posttraumatic stress disorder-specific associations

Abstract: We examined transdiagnostic and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-specific associations with multiple forms of trauma exposure within a nationwide U.S. sample (N = …

Using natural language processing to study homelessness longitudinally with electronic health record data subject to irregular observations

Abstract: The Electronic Health Record (EHR) contains information about social determinants of health (SDoH) such as homelessness. Much of this information is contained in clinical …

Associations between predictors of PTSD and psychosocial functioning in Veterans: Results from a longitudinal assessment study

Abstract: Impairments in psychosocial functioning are common in veterans, especially in those with significant mental health symptoms. Although available treatments are aimed at …

Longitudinal predictors of children's self-blame appraisals among military families reported for family violence

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although children's self-blame appraisals are recognized as important sequelae of child victimization that contribute to subsequent adjustment problems, …

Longitudinal health outcomes in caregivers of military members with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE: To examine longitudinal change in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in caregivers of service members/veterans with traumatic brain injury and …

Exploring relationships among multi-disciplinary assessments for knee joint health in service members with traumatic unilateral lower limb loss: A two-year longitudinal investigation

Abstract: Motivated by the complex and multifactorial etiologies of osteoarthritis, here we use a comprehensive approach evaluating knee joint health after unilateral lower limb …

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 …

Combat deployed service members by blast TBI and service separation status 5-years post-deployment: Comparison of cognitive, neurobehavioral, and psychological profiles of those who left vs. those still serving

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Longitudinal research regarding the pre- and post-separation experience has been relatively limited, despite its potential as a major life transition. …

Postpartum long-acting reversible contraceptive use among active-duty, female US Army soldiers

Abstract: Background: Postpartum use of long-acting reversible contraception has been found to be effective at increasing interpregnancy intervals, reducing unintended pregnancies, …