Investigating the impact of adaptive sports and recreation involvement for Veterans

Abstract:Adaptive sports and recreation programs offer a promising complementary recreationbased treatment option for veterans with service-connected disabilities and health …

Weight management for black United States Veterans: Employee and patient perspectives

Abstract: Objective: Veterans who self-identify as Black (hereafter Black veterans) and use the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)’s MOVE!® Weight Management Program lose less …

Women Veterans’ experiences with mobility assistive technology: Results from a national survey

Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study was to conduct a needs assessment to learn about women Veterans’ needs, priorities, preferences, and experiences with mobility …

Associations of self-directed violence among traumatic stress correlates: Network analysis and comparison in Veteran men and women

Abstract: Suicidal self-directed violence (SDV) is elevated among those exposed to trauma, making it critical to understand how features of traumatic stress relate to SDV outcomes. …

Improving care for Veterans impacted by traumatic birth: Effectiveness of continuing education for healthcare professionals

Abstract:Traumatic birth and postpartum posttraumatic stress disorder (PP-PTSD) are associated with a variety of negative sequelae, such as reduced parent/infant bonding, lower …

Women Veterans’ use of gender-specific, online, social support systems for social identity after military service

Abstract:The number of women veterans serving in the military is growing. This qualitative study explored women veterans' perspectives and experiences with gender-specific online …

Veterans in times of crisis: The impact of Veteran status on unemployment

Abstract:The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of veteran status on unemployment in times of crisis. Driven by the social identity theory, we argue that …

Veterans of color at the crossroads: Unraveling the intersection of military and racial identity when receiving mental health care from white providers in the current sociopolitical context

Abstract:he purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of post9/11 veterans of color (VoCs) who have received mental health services from White …

African American women Veterans’ lived experience of barriers to seeking access to mental health treatment

Abstract:African American women veterans' race and gender present challenges as the compounded nature of the racism and sexism they experience creates specific barriers to seeking …

Pain intensity and alcohol use behavior among Veterans with chronic pain: The moderating role of chronic pain acceptance

Abstract:The co-occurrence of chronic pain and unhealthy alcohol use is common among veterans and associated with worse treatment outcomes and greater functional impairment …

Exploring the relationship between changes in negative posttrauma cognitions and pain intensity in Veterans undergoing intensive treatment

Abstract: Objective: This study examined whether improvements in posttrauma cognitions during intensive posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment were associated with reduced …

The HEAR study: Participatory research exploring how Gurkha & Fijian Veterans of the UK armed forces describe their experiences

Abstract: There is increasing attention upon the challenges facing ‘non-UK’ (formerly known as Commonwealth & Foreign) personnel of the UK Armed Forces in academic research, …