Estimating the lifetime prevalence of incarceration in the U.S. Veteran population

Abstract: This brief report estimates the lifetime prevalence of incarceration among U.S. military veterans using data from three nationally representative U.S. samples: the …

National study of sleep health for student servicemembers/veterans

Abstract: Objective: Investigate sleep health for student servicemember/veterans (SSM/Vs). Method: Data from the National College Health Assessment was used, including 88,178 …

Intimate partner violence, mental health, and aging-related health among men and women Veterans across the lifespan

Abstract: BACKGROUND: A growing body of evidence suggests adverse health outcomes related to intimate partner violence (IPV), including traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, most …

Longitudinal trends in 30-day mortality attributable to SARS-CoV-2 among vaccinated and unvaccinated US Veteran patients

Abstract: Surveillance is a cornerstone of public health practice. Accurate monitoring of deaths and hospitalizations caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is important for …

An item response theory analysis of the clinician-administered PTSD scale for DSM-5 among Veterans

Abstract: We used item response theory (IRT) analysis to examine Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) item performance using data from three large samples of …

Real world use of anti-obesity medications and weight change in Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Anti-obesity medications (AOMs) can be initiated in conjunction with participation in the VA national behavioral weight management program, MOVE!, to help …

Preventing job loss and functional decline: Description and demonstration of the Veterans Health Administration Supported Employment: Engage and Keep (SEEK) program

Abstract: The high incidence of untreated mental health concerns among veterans can harm other areas of life, including employment. Loss of employment can lead to other adverse …

Dry eye symptoms and signs in United States Gulf War era Veterans with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: BACKGROUND: To examine ocular symptoms and signs of veterans with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) diagnosis, ME/CFS symptoms, and controls. …

Arthritis prevalence among Veterans - United States, 2017-2021

Abstract: Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition and a leading cause of chronic pain and disability. Because arthritis prevalence is higher among U.S. military veterans …

UK armed forces Veterans, health and unpaid care, England and Wales: Census 2021

Abstract: UK armed forces veterans and their family members, from Census 2021. Data include self-reported general health, disability and unpaid care by personal characteristics.

Equine-assisted interventions for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review

Abstract: Equine-assisted intervention therapy has a nearly 60-year history and has been shown to have a significant positive impact on various types of psychotherapy patients. Due …

Anger and suicidality in veterans: impact of postseparation time and combat

Abstract: Objective: The study investigated the association over time between the rates of anger/hostility and suicidality in post-9/11 veterans as a function of time following …