Military family physicians’ perceptions of a pocket point-of-care ultrasound device in clinical practice

Abstract: Point-of-care ultrasonography with a pocket ultrasound device, General Electric Medical Systems Vscan (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), has been shown to be effective and easy to …

Needs of Military Families: Family and Educator Perspective

Abstract: This qualitative research study explores the problems military families, educators, and school districts have in building positive and effective partnerships. It is …

Dissemination of family-centered prevention for military and veteran families: adaptations and adoption within community and military systems of care

Abstract: In response to the needs of military families confronting the challenges of prolonged war, we developed Families OverComing Under Stress (FOCUS), a multi-session …

The Promotional Role of School and Community Contexts for Military Students

Abstract: This article examines how supportive publicschool environments can serve as a promotional context for the development of children and adolescents from military families. …

Increased risk of alcohol and drug use among children from deployed military families

Abstract: Aims: To examine the association between military deployment of a parent and use of alcohol and drugs among children of deployed military personnel. Design: …

Army Families Federation Report on Geographically Dispersed Families 2013

Abstract: This report draws upon interviews with 11 military spouses who, with their families, had made the decision to move out of SFA and buy their own property and serve …

When a parent is injured or killed in combat

Abstract: When a service member is injured or dies in a combat zone, the consequences for his or her family can be profound and long-lasting. Visible, physical battlefield …

Comparing marital status and divorce status in civilian and military populations

Abstract: Since military operations began in Afghanistan and Iraq, lengthy deployments have led to concerns about the vulnerability of military marriages. Yet evaluating military …

Domestic Abuse and Military Families: The Problem of Reintegration and Control

Abstract: This paper is based on a project that was designed to ascertain the nature and extent of domestic violence and abuse (DVA) within military families in England. The …

Developmental issues impacting military families with young children during single and multiple deployments

Abstract: Recent years have seen a dramatic increase in war time deployments for military service members. How have young children been affected by single and multiple Operation …

A Theory of Risk and Resilience Factors in Military Families

Abstract: This article discusses risk and resilience factors that may affect military families, with a focus on frequent relocation, deployment, exposure to combat and PTSD, and …

Occurrence of maltreatment in active duty military and nonmilitary families in the State of Texas

Abstract: This study compared the occurrence of child maltreatment in military and nonmilitary populations. Data came from the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System. All …