Predicting marital health from adverse childhood experiences among United States Air Force active-duty personnel

Abstract: Marital dysfunction in military samples demands special scrutiny because of its concurrent and prospective linkages with a broad spectrum of mental and physical health …

Systematic improvements to the army's deployment cycle resilience training using a comprehensive, iterative process

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: To support soldier readiness and mitigate the mental health consequences of deployments, Army regulation mandates soldiers to receive Deployment Cycle …

Total force fitness summit 2021: maximizing the health and well-being of Service members and their families

Abstract: Total Force Fitness (TFF) is a multidomain, holistic framework that provides the Department of Defense (DoD) with the capability to assess, promote, and sustain human …

Postpartum women's perceptions of risk of musculoskeletal injuries in the Canadian Armed Forces: A qualitative research study

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKi) are a major concern within military forces, significantly reducing productivity and military readiness. Within the Canadian Armed Forces …

Musculoskeletal injury concealment in the reserve officers' training corps: A survey of cadets' reporting behaviors

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Among service members, musculoskeletal injuries threaten military readiness and place a substantial burden on medical and financial resources. Emerging …

Association of pelvic floor disorders, perceived psychological stress, and military service in U.S. Navy servicewomen: a cross-sectional survey

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) are linked to psychological stress and decreased work performance in civilian populations. Higher psychological stress is …

Improving the Health and Readiness of Military Women

Abstract: Women comprise approximately one-fifth of the total force in the U.S. Military. Gynecologic and reproductive health issues not only affect the health and wellness of …

Getting Real about Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Department of Defense: Augmenting Exposure Therapy through Virtual Reality

Abstract: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that occurs after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. The condition may persist for months …

Attitudes of Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans toward Gay and Lesbian Service Members

Abstract: U.S. policy banning openly gay and lesbian personnel from serving in its military rests on the belief that heterosexual discomfort with lesbian and gay service members …