Evaluating sex differences in biomarkers of chronic pain among active-duty personnel: An exploratory analysis of a pragmatic clinical trial with a SMART design

Abstract: Chronic pain affects approximately one-third of active-duty service members (ADSMs), yet effective treatment remains challenging. Salivary cortisol and urinary …

Utilization and cost of Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient clinics for service members and Veterans treated in VA polytrauma rehabilitation centers for traumatic brain injury: A VA TBI model systems study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine the post-injury utilization and cost of Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient care in a cohort of Service Members and Veterans (SMVs) treated in VA …

Development of a suicide prevention educational package based on the Gatekeeper Model for Iranian military personnel: A qualitative Delphi study

Abstract: Introduction: Suicide among military personnel poses a significant threat to both individual well-being and organizational readiness. This study aimed to develop a …

High rates of return-to-sport and work in military personnel after arthroscopic posterior capsuloplasty of the wrist

Abstract: Objective: Scapholunate ligament injuries lead to wrist pain exacerbated by hyperextension and a reduction in strength, posing challenges for military personnel who …

A scoping review of risk factors of postpartum depression among military personnel and spouses

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: In recent years, there has been increased recognition and awareness surrounding mental health among US military personnel. However, the prevalence of …

Health literacy and associated factors among military personnel: A cross-sectional study in Lithuania

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Health literacy is increasingly recognized as an essential determinant of health, readiness, and safety in the military, especially as health systems become …

Psychological impact of conflict zone exposure and the mitigating role of physical activity in active-duty military personnel

Abstract: Objective: To analyze the psychological impact of exposure to conflict zones on active-duty soldiers and to evaluate the role of physical activity as a mitigating factor …

Military exposures research: A state-of-the-art review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military personnel encounter a wide range of environmental and occupational exposures during their service such as burn pit smoke, chemical warfare agents, …

Exploring health care experiences of military-connected parents of children with mental, emotional, developmental, and behavioral health care needs

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military families face unique stressors, including prolonged separations due to deployments, frequent relocations, and parental injury that can contribute …

Shoulder instability in the U.S. military: A systematic review of epidemiology, operative management, and outcomes

Abstract: Background: Shoulder instability imposes a substantial burden in U.S. military populations, yet epidemiology and outcomes reporting is heterogeneous. This study aims to …

Help and support for gambling harm among United Kingdom Armed Forces personnel: A mixed-methods study

Abstract: To explore the accessibility of mental health and gambling related support within the United Kingdom (UK) Armed Forces and investigate potential barriers to engagement. …

Cause-specific mortality among U.S. service members and Veterans (2001-2018): Comparison to the U.S. general population

Abstract: BACKGROUND: To compare cause-specific mortality between an occupational cohort of U.S. service members and veterans and the general civilian adult population. METHODS: …