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, …

Hypertension control during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: a cohort study among U.S. Veterans

Abstract: DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE: We sought to examine whether disruptions in follow-up intervals contributed to hypertension control. BACKGROUND: …

Functional decline during the COVID-19 pandemic among U.S. military Veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Objectives: The coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic has contributed to widespread social and economic stressors, along with substantial health problems, including loss of …

Alcohol use patterns during and after the COVID-19 pandemic among Veterans in the United States

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans may be especially susceptible to increased alcohol consumption following the COVID-19 pandemic. We aim to evaluate trends in alcohol use among U.S. …

Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 variants in military and civilian personnel of an Air Force airport during three pandemic waves in Italy

Abstract: We investigated SARS-CoV-2 variants circulating, from November 2020 to March 2022, among military and civilian personnel at an Air Force airport in Italy in order to …

Evaluation of teleneuropsychology services in veterans during covid-19

Abstract: This study evaluated the quality of direct-to-home teleneuropsychology (teleNP) services that offered patients choice of service modality. We conducted a quality …

Mental health and resilience in the Irish defense forces during the COVID-19 global pandemic

Abstract: The Irish Defense Forces (DF) responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and national public health crisis by deploying personnel to aid domestic civil authorities in medical and …

Rural-urban disparities in video telehealth use during rapid mental health care virtualization among American Indian/Alaska Native veterans

Abstract: Importance: American Indian/Alaska Native veterans experience a high risk for health inequities, including mental health (MH) care access. Rapid virtualization of MH care …

Pandemic-related posttraumatic psychological growth in U.S. military veterans: A 3-year, nationally representative, longitudinal study

Abstract: Little is known about the positive psychological changes or posttraumatic growth (PTG) in response to the pandemic as the COVID-19 vaccines has become widely available. …

Anger among UK ex-service military personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Military service and ex-service personnel commonly experience difficulties with anger. The COVID-19 pandemic had several negative consequences upon social, economic, and …

Asymptomatic Mass Testing in British Military Deployed Personnel During a COVID-19 Outbreak

Abstract: This letter details the mass asymptometic COVID-29 PCR testing that occured in January 2021 training excercises conducted by the British Army overseas. The authors …

Containment of COVID-19 outbreak at a veterans affairs community living center

Abstract: Asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic staff and residents likely contribute to widespread transmission of COVID-19 in long-term care settings. Here, we describe the successful …