Tobacco cessation strategies in military personnel: A meta-analysis of randomized trials

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of behavioural and pharmacological tobacco cessation interventions among active-duty military personnel and veterans. Methods: We …

Smoking cessation screening and treatment among Veterans with multiple sclerosis

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Cigarette smoking is a leading cause of preventable death in the United States and disproportionately affects veterans. While smoking cessation is the goal …

Behavioral activation for smoking cessation in Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Certain psychiatric populations have especially low smoking cessation rates. This highlights the need to identify smoking treatments that increase cessation …

Comparative study of hypertension, diabetes, dementia and smoking in military Veterans and non-Veterans: A quantitative study using primary healthcare data

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Primary healthcare (PHC) patient medical records contain Systematised Nomenclature of Medicine-Clinical Terms (SNOMED-CT) that include information regarding …

Substances use and risk of hypertension before midlife in military young adults: CHIEF cohort study, 2014–2020

Abstract: Background: The use of substances, e.g., tobacco and betel nut, are prevalent among military personnel in Taiwan, whereas some specific substances such as alcohol use are …

Prevalence of smoking among national military service recruits in UAE

Abstract: Background: According to the various screening programs conducted, the prevalence of tobacco use among UAE Nationals is high. A considerable increase is also seen in …

I thought cancer was a tobacco issue': Perspectives of Veterans with and without HIV on cancer and other health risks associated with alcohol and tobacco/nicotine use

Abstract: U.S. Veterans and people living with HIV (PWH) experience higher rates of unhealthy alcohol and tobacco/nicotine use than non-Veterans and people without HIV (PWoH). Both …

Healthy lifestyle and prostate cancer risk in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: Background: This study aims to assess the impact of healthy lifestyle on prostate cancer (PCa) risk in a diverse population. Methods: Data for 281,923 men from the …

Moral injury among women military Veterans and demand for cigarettes: A behavioral economic investigation using a hypothetical purchase task

Abstract: Objectives: Unlike the United States general population, veteran women - as opposed to veteran men - have greater smoking prevalence; yet, little is known regarding …

Evaluating health-related behaviours of armed forces personnel in Kuwait: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Introduction: Evidence is lacking regarding the health-related behaviours of the military force in Kuwait. This study compared health-related behaviours of active-duty …

Deployment-related cigarette smoking behaviors and pulmonary function among U.S. Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The effects of smoking on lung function among post-9/11 Veterans deployed to environments with high levels of ambient particulate matter are incompletely …

Mobile health contingency management for smoking cessation among veterans experiencing homelessness: A comparative effectiveness trial

Abstract: Tobacco cessation is reduced in U.S. military veterans experiencing homelessness. Mobile contingency management (mCM) is a promising treatment for tobacco use among …