Self-injurious unnatural death among Veterans with HIV: A nested case-control study

Abstract: Objective: People living with HIV (PWH) are at increased risk of suicide and death from unintentional causes compared with people living without HIV. Broadening the …

Antibodies to malondialdehyde-acetaldehyde adduct are associated with prevalent and incident rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease in US Veterans

Abstract: Objective: To determine the associations of protein-specific anti-malondialdehyde acetaldehyde (MAA) antibodies with prevalent and incident rheumatoid …

Pelvic floor disorders among U.S. military active-duty females

Abstract: Importance: Women are a growing cohort within the U.S. military. Pelvic floor health is a component of health maintenance for which support needs vary by sex. The …

Prospective memory performance in Veterans with and without histories of mild traumatic brain injury: effect of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) ε4 genotype

Abstract: Objective: Identifying factors that moderate cognitive outcomes following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is crucial. Prospective memory (PM) is a cognitive domain of …

Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections in women of the Czech Republic Armed Forces: A cross-sectional pilot study

Abstract: Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are an everlasting health issue globally. The military environment is recognised as a high-risk setting. Human …

Long COVID in Women Veterans Residing in Underserved, Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Neighborhoods of Chicago

Abstract: the purpose of this retrospective study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors of PASC in women Veterans with COVID-19 who reside in underserved, …

Rates and predictors of returns to homelessness among Veterans, 2018–2022

Abstract: Introduction: The progress made by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs toward ending veteran homelessness requires that attention be paid to preventing returns to …

Predictors of non-fatal suicide attempts among Veterans Health Administration (VHA) patients who experienced military sexual trauma

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Military sexual trauma (MST) has been identified as a risk factor for suicidal behavior. To inform suicide prevention efforts within the Veterans Health …

Perspectives of suicide loss survivors: Qualitative analysis of data from a psychological autopsy study of U.S. Army soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Suicide loss survivors can provide information not otherwise available about the circumstances preceding a suicide. In this study, we analyzed interview …

Incidence and risk factors for bone stress injuries in United States Air Force Special Warfare trainees

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To determine (1) the incidence rate of lower extremity (LE) bone stress injuries (BSIs) in United States Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) trainees during …

Overview and design of the Child Maltreatment in Military Families Life Course Study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This report presents an overview of the objectives, design, and analytic strategy of the Child Maltreatment in Military Families Life Course Study, an …

Suicidal ideation and clinician-rated suicide risk in Veterans referred for ADHD evaluation at a VA Medical Center

Abstract: The U.S. military veteran population experiences elevated rates of suicide relative to demographically matched community samples. Understanding suicide risk factors in …