Tobacco product use and type by military Veteran status: Findings from the National Health Interview Survey, 2021–2023

Abstract: Introduction: Tobacco use is common among United States Veterans; however, most research is a decade old, does not examine the range of tobacco products, nor consider the …

Perceptions of the impact and utility of battlefield acupuncture among Veterans experiencing homelessness: A qualitative pilot study

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand homeless veterans' perspectives on the utility and impact of Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA). Design: A qualitative …

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of deployment and combat exposures on suicide attempts and deaths

Abstract: Purpose: The past 16 years has produced a considerable body of research on the potential effect of deployment and combat exposures on suicide attempts and deaths. …

Affirmative dialectical behavior therapy graduate group with LGBTQ+ Veterans

Abstract: Minority stress contributes to invalidating environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ+) individuals. …

Suicide rates and methods among Veteran cancer survivors within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 2010-2020

Abstract: Suicide rates among Veterans without mental health conditions have risen 16% between 2001 and 2022; cancer may be one factor contributing to this increased risk. The …

Cardiorespiratory fitness and colorectal cancer incidence in US Veterans: A cohort study

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the association between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), objectively measured by standardized exercise treadmill test (ETT), and colorectal cancer …

A family member-focused lethal means safety intervention for the prevention of Veteran suicide: A clinical pilot study

Abstract: The rate of death by suicide is a significant health concern for veterans and is significantly higher than non-veteran populations, likely due to the relatively higher …

Feasibility and acceptability of a contingency management program for stimulant use disorder in a pallet shelter community for homeless-experienced Veterans

Abstract: Background: Stimulant use disorder (StUD) is a leading cause of overdose and death among homeless-experienced Veterans (HEVs). Contingency management (CM), a behavioral …

Is gaining housing associated with higher rates of cancer screening among US Veterans experiencing homelessness?

Abstract: PURPOSE: People experiencing homelessness have lower rates of cancer screening than housed people, contributing to later stages at cancer diagnosis and poor outcomes. We …

Left ventricular concentric remodeling is highly common among Veterans deployed to Southwest Asia and is associated with impaired exercise performance

Abstract: Left ventricular concentric remodeling (LVCR), a pathological process of adaptive myocardial change, may be a precursor state for systolic and diastolic dysfunction and …

Predicting suicidality in Veterans/Service members over 5 years after TBI: A VA model systems study

Abstract: Objective: To examine demographic and injury-related predictors of suicidal attempts (SA) and ideation (SI) during the 5 years after traumatic brain injury (TBI) among …

Probable adjustment disorder in the UK Armed Forces: prevalence, stressors and risk factors among serving personnel and ex-serving personnel

Abstract: Introduction: Little research has focused on adjustment disorder (AjD) in the UK military despite being a frequently reported psychological diagnosis. The study aimed to …