Suicidal risk factors in male Veterans: The protective role of emotional and sexual intimacy in romantic relationships

Abstract:In light of the heightened suicide risk among male Veterans, identifying contributing factors remains a critical priority. One of the most empirically supported models …

Trends in hip fracture rates in US male Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: In the United States, the annual incidence of osteoporotic hip fracture is estimated to be 250,000 to 300,000; the one-year mortality in some studies has been as …

Fears of stigma perceived from unit leaders for seeking psychological services for military sexual trauma sequelae is associated with suicide risk among male Service members and Veterans

Abstract: Suicide risk is higher among military sexual trauma (MST) survivors. One factor that may elevate the risk of death by suicide in this population is stigma. Indeed, stigma …

Colon age: A metric for whether and how to screen male Veterans for early-onset colorectal cancer

Abstract: We aimed to develop a metric for estimating risk for early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) to help decide whether and how to screen persons < age 50. We used risk …

Drivers of dropout and enhancers of engagement for male military Veterans in therapy: Practitioner perspectives

Abstract: ABSTRACT Male veterans are vastly over-represented in suicide rates relative to non-veterans. A critical avenue for improving male veterans’ mental health outcomes is …

Erectile Dysfunction in a U.S. National Sample of Male Military Veterans

Abstract: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the most prevalent sexual dysfunctions in men and often co-occurs with physical and mental health issues. Military veterans are at …

Childhood adversities and post-military-service incarceration in a male UK Armed Forces Veteran sample from Northern Ireland

Abstract: Exposure to childhood adversity confers increased risk for a range of adverse outcomes, including involvement with the criminal justice system. Military Veterans are …

'El Hombre Invisible'

Abstract: The overall aim of this study was to obtain detailed information that illustrated the lived experience of male veterans that had been victims/survivors of MSA & MST. …

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 …

The Identification and Management of Military Sexual Trauma in Veterans: Ask the Question!

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) is a serious and pervasive problem in the US military and results in the occurrence of physical, psychological, and psychosocial negative …

What is the Impact of Duration of Service for Veteran Men Offenders?

Abstract: The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has a partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) to support veterans involved with the federal correctional system. Recent …

Comparing negative health indicators in male and female veterans with the Canadian general population

Abstract: Introduction: Sex-based information on differences between Canadian veterans and the general population is important to understand veterans’ unique health needs and …