Sex differences in early/unplanned separation among US service members with a history of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the incidence of early/unplanned (E/U) separations following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and assess whether sex impacts the hazard of …

Sex differences in PTSD among US military Veterans: Role of trauma, coping, and social factors

Abstract: A higher prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among females has been consistently documented. For example, a nationally representative study of the US adult …

Trauma, resilience and significant relationships: Sex differences in protective factors for military mental health

Abstract: Background: Military service is historically a male-dominated occupation, as such, the majority of research examining the development of mental disorder in Australian …

Sex differences across concussion characteristics in US Service Academy cadets: A CARE Consortium study

Abstract: Objective: To describe sex differences in concussion characteristics in US Service Academy cadets. Design: Descriptive epidemiology study. Setting: Four US service …

Sex differences in unmet needs between male and female older Veterans

Abstract: Aging Veterans face complex needs across multiple domains. However, the needs of older female Veterans and the degree to which unmet needs differ by sex are unknown. We …

Research letter: Characterizing lifetime mild TBI exposure among female and male military service members and Veterans in the long-term impact of military-relevant brain injury consortium—chronic effects of neurotrauma consortium study

Abstract: Objective: To (1) characterize lifetime mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) exposures among male and female US military service members and Veterans (SMVs) and (2) evaluate …

A sex comparison of the physical and physiological demands of United States Marine Corps recruit training

Abstract: Introduction: The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) recruit training is a 13-week preparatory period for military service men and women. Differences in absolute performance …

Sex differences in screening positive for post-traumatic stress disorder after combat injury

Abstract: Introduction: U.S. military women were at risk of combat exposure and injury from asymmetric warfare during the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Previous research has …

Sex differences in postinjury health profiles among U.S. military personnel following deployment-related concussion

Abstract: Background: Women in the U.S. military are now authorized to serve in direct combat occupations. This may increase their risk of combat injuries, such as concussion, in …

Alcohol consumption and dependence risk among male and female Veterans: Trajectories and predictors

Abstract: BACKGROUND: With few exceptions, previously conducted research on hazardous drinking among Veterans has employed samples in which the majority of participants identify as …

Psychiatric comorbidities in women Veterans with epilepsy

Abstract: Background: Women Veterans with epilepsy (WVE) may have unique psychiatric comorbidities that affect presentation, treatment, and outcomes. This large, nationally …

Associations between rank, sex, and parity with musculoskeletal injuries sustained during annual military physical fitness test

Abstract: Associations between rank, sex, and parity with musculoskeletal injuries sustained during annual military physical fitness test. J Strength Cond Res 38(2): 367-373, …