A pre-post evaluation of the sexual communication and consent training program in United States Air Force basic military training, 2019–2020

Abstract: This study evaluated the proximal outcomes of the Sexual Communication and Consent program (SCC): a novel, tailored sexual assault (SA) prevention intervention …

A psychometric evaluation of the coping self-efficacy scale among LGBTQ plus Veterans

Abstract: Due to unique stressors faced by LGBTQ+ Veterans, it is important to understand how existing strengths, like coping self-efficacy, can be leveraged for health promotion …

Effects of basic body awareness therapy on movement quality, arousal regulation, and bodily experience in Danish military Veterans with severe PTSD symptoms

Abstract: Introduction: Military veterans suffering from severe symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) often experience significant bodily manifestations that …

The impact of repetitive exposure to low-level blast on neurocognitive function in Canadian Armed Forces’ breachers, snipers, and military controls

Abstract: Objective: The primary aim of this study was to evaluate whether military occupations with repetitive exposure to low-level blast (i.e., breachers and snipers) display …

Effect of virtual reality combined with forest therapy on psychological resilience of submarine personnel with insomnia symptoms

Abstract: Background: Submarine personnel often experience insomnia and reduced psychological resilience due to extended deployments in confined, high-stress environments. …

Effects of posttraumatic stress disorder and age on the association between combat and problematic alcohol use among Canadian military members deployed in support of the mission in Afghanistan

Abstract: Alcohol abuse is associated with unique negative mental, physical, interpersonal, and occupational outcomes in the military. It is also often linked with traumatic combat …

Sleep during and following military deployment: A scoping review

Abstract: Sleep loss, ubiquitous in the military and especially severe during combat deployments, constitutes a threat to the health and effectiveness of service members (SMs). …

Association between adverse childhood experiences and combat-related PTSD among Israeli conscripts referred for pre-enlistment mental health evaluations

Abstract: Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been associated with PTSD in military populations, but most studies assess ACEs retrospectively after trauma …

Stress, control, and connection: A comparative study of Veterans and non-Veterans across the life course

Abstract:This dissertation examines health disparities between veterans and non-veterans through the lens of sociological stress process and life course frameworks. Drawing on …

Shielded by strength: How character strengths buffer the link between Veteran status and homelessness in a national sample

Abstract: The current study examined the potential moderating role of character strengths on the relationship between Veteran status and homelessness. The study data was extracted …

Tracing how the emergence of chronic pain affects military identity: A narrative inquiry of pain trajectories among Canadian Veterans

Abstract: Background/Objectives: Military identity serves as a foundational lens through which service members navigate the events of everyday military and civilian life. However, …

Prevalence and risk factors of low back pain among Lithuanian national defense volunteer forces

Abstract: Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal disorder that imposes a significant burden on individuals and healthcare systems worldwide. Military …