Examining resilience, posttraumatic stress disorder, and heart rate variability in the military

Abstract: Military service in the post-9/11 generation is often mentally, emotionally, and physiologically stressful, putting service members at risk for mental health issues. …

Health and social experiences of asian american and pacific islanders in the US military

Abstract: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) make up approximately 4%–5% of the total U.S. Armed Forces. Recent studies suggest a lack of adequate representation of …

Moral distress and moral injury in military healthcare clinicians: A scoping review

Abstract: Background Healthcare clinicians are often at risk of psychological distress due to the nature of their occupation. Military healthcare providers are at risk for …

Alcohol Use Disorder as a Moderator in the Relationship Between PTSD and Suicidality Among Military Personnel

Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicide are substantial public health concerns among military service members, yet the nature of …

Uncommon protein-coding variants associated with suicide attempt in a diverse sample of US Army soldiers

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Suicide is a societal and public health concern of global scale. Identifying genetic risk factors for suicide attempt can characterize underlying biology and …

Translating discovery science: Delivering online, asynchronous financial education to service members at career and personal life transitions

Abstract: Objective: Grounded in the Kirkpatrick and Kirkpatrick model of evaluation, we examine multiple dimensions of military service members' reactions to six online, …

Racial, ethnic, and sex disparities in mental health among U.S. service members and Veterans: Findings from the Millennium Cohort Study

Abstract: Although disparities in mental health occur within racially, ethnically, and gender-diverse civilian populations, it is unclear whether these disparities persist within …

Prevalence and adverse effects of sport-related nutritional supplements (sport drinks, bars, and gels) in the military before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: the US Military Dietary Supplement Use Study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Sport-related nutritional supplements (SRNS) include sport drinks, sport bars, and sport gels. This investigation examined temporal patterns in SRNS use and …

Burdened and blamed: Empowerment messaging increases attributions of women's responsibility for gender inequality in the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: Gender inequality persists in the workplace and especially in male-dominated organizations like the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). One cultural response to gender …

A single, multimodal exercise tolerance test can assess combat readiness in Army-ROTC cadets: A brief report

Abstract: The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is a multi-event assessment battery designed to determine the combat readiness of U.S. Army personnel. However, for Reserve …

Protocol for the implementation of psychologically informed physical therapy to prevent chronification in service members with musculoskeletal disorders

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a primary cause of separation and long-term disability in active duty service members (ADSMs). Psychologically informed …

Predictors of sustained response to functional restoration in a military population

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to determine if improvement in pain impact and functional performance following a functional restoration (FR) program was …