Predictors of chronic pain, chronic opioid use and neuropathic pain in Ukrainian military patients with isolated thoracic injuries sustained during the Russia-Ukraine conflict: A single-centre prospective observational study

Abstract: PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate the rate and predictors of (a) chronic pain, (b) chronic opioid use and (c) neuropathic pain in Ukrainian military …

Military cultural competence among human service helping professionals: A psychometric analysis of three brief measures

Abstract: Service members, Veterans, and military families regularly seek clinical care from civilian providers, and military cultural competence is critical for effective service …

Comparison of US Army soldiers' health-related behaviors before and during the COVID-19 pandemic era

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To determine if the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was associated with differences in eating behaviors, body mass index, physical activity, …

Conditional probability of posttraumatic stress disorder in the Canadian Armed Forces: A longitudinal study

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be impacted by the type of trauma exposure. This is important to consider when evaluating the likelihood of having …

Crafting a future for military, Veteran and family health research

Abstract:As interest in military health has expanded, the Journal of Military, Veterans and Family health continues to be a catalyst for the field. They highlight the importance of …

Military to civilian transition: Actions needed to ensure effective mental health screening at separation

Abstract: Thousands of service members separate from the military each year, and research has shown that they are especially vulnerable during this transition to civilian life. A …

Exposure to potentially morally injurious events and long-term psychological outcomes among Dutch military service members deployed to Afghanistan: A latent class approach

Abstract: Exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) during military deployment is common and may lead to long-lasting negative psychological consequences, referred …

Long-term miRNA changes predicting resiliency factors of post-traumatic stress disorder in a large military cohort—Millennium Cohort Study

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex, debilitating condition prevalent among military personnel exposed to traumatic events, necessitating biomarkers for …

The prevalence and long-term effects of PTSD and moral injury in Swedish military Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: In the context of international military operations, officers and soldiers are exposed to various service-related stressors that may have long-lasting …

Understanding sexual dysfunction in French military service member with PTSD: Findings from a descriptive study

Abstract: Background: Sexual dysfunction is a serious and frequently underrecognized consequence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), with profound implications on quality of …

The influence of hardiness on health outcomes in military personnel: A scoping review

Abstract: This scoping review examined the influence of hardiness on the health outcomes of military personnel using the U.S. Army's Holistic Health and Fitness framework, which …

What does existing research tell us about the factors impacting non-serving military spouse mothers’ perinatal mental health experiences? A systematic review with textual narrative synthesis

Abstract: Perinatal mental health disorders affect 1 in 5 mothers, with military life introducing unique stressors that may exacerbate these conditions. Non-serving military spouse …