The effects of sex and trauma type on PTSD symptom reduction in cognitive processing therapy

Abstract: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that is effective for many, but not all, people. The present …

Association of musculoskeletal injury, subsequent mild traumatic brain injury, and sex differences among US service members

Abstract: Introduction: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) negatively impact the health and readiness of U.S. service members. Women generally …

Risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries in military recruits: The impact of sex, body fat percentage, and physical fitness

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Basic military training is crucial for preparing civilians for military life. This period prepares them with physical and cognitive skills required for …

Psychophysiological stress and resilience responses to military training and their associations with injury and attrition status among male and female personnel

Abstract: Psychological and physiological stress may be influenced by military training and responses may vary based on sex. Baseline psychological (Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) …

Blood pressure control and maintenance in U.S. Veterans roles of sex, race, ethnicity, and deprivation

Abstract: Background: U.S. Veterans have a greater prevalence and earlier onset of cardiovascular disease than non-Veterans. Thus, blood pressure (BP) control is particularly …

Sex differences in suicide mortality among Vietnam War-era Veterans 1979-2019: A cohort study

Abstract: Background: Suicide mortality among Vietnam War-era veterans has been examined for nearly five decades. Research on sex-based differences in postwar suicide risk among …

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 …

Clinical management of sleep disturbances in post-9/11 men and women Veterans: a 20-year prospective cohort study

Abstract: Introduction: Sleep disorders and chronic conditions that are comorbid with disordered sleep represent a high burden to the U.S. population, and Veterans have a …

Associations of mental health disorders with cardiac rehabilitation participation among women and men Veterans

Abstract: Background: Mental health disorders disproportionately impact Veterans compared to their civilian counterparts. We evaluated the impact of mental health disorders on …

Natriuretic peptide testing in Veterans hospitalized with heart failure: Potential differences by sex

Abstract: Background: Natriuretic peptide testing (NPT) is recommended to assist in diagnosis and prognostication during heart failure hospitalization (HFH). NPT on admission for …

Male sex and hazardous alcohol use following military sexual assault increase suicide risk among US service members and Veterans

Abstract: Aim: Higher alcohol use and military sexual assault (MSA) are associated with increased risk for death by suicide. Risk for death by suicide is rapidly increasing among …

Posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth among female and male Veterans: The contribution of romantic relationship and friendship functioning

Abstract: Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is characterized as the experience of positive psychological change following exposure to traumatic stress. However, studies examining the …