Protocol for a randomized clinical trial of strength at home parents: A trauma informed parenting intervention for Veterans

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is highly prevalent in veterans and associated with impairments in family functioning, including parenting. There is a …

Chronic fatigue syndrome in military Veterans with chronic pain: An investigation into prevalence, sociodemographic characteristics, psychiatric comorbidities, and healthcare usage

Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating illness characterized by persistent fatigue (>six months) among other symptoms. Pain symptoms (e.g., muscle and joint …

Women Veteran transition mental health and well-being support group programs: A scoping review

Abstract: Background: The military is a male-dominated environment and culture in which women veterans can experience significant institutional prejudice. Transition can be …

Skin cancer and other dermatologic conditions among US Veterans

Abstract: Importance: US veterans may be at an increased risk of developing various dermatologic conditions compared with nonveterans. Objectives: To compare the prevalence and the …

The application of machine learning and causal inference to improve suicide outcomes among U.S. Veterans: A focus on clinic characteristics

Abstract: Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death among the general U.S. population and the second leading cause of death among those under the age of 45. Veterans are at a …

Insomnia and unhealthy alcohol use in a national sample of women Veterans 50 years and older enrolled in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: In this study, we examined rates of insomnia and co-occurring unhealthy alcohol use in a national sample of women Veterans age 50 years and older. We further explored …

Assessing the relationship between sleep duration and the prevalence of chronic kidney disease among Veterans in the United States: A 2022 Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) cross-sectional study

Abstract: Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is more prevalent among veterans in the United States than in the general population. Similarly, veterans also exhibit higher …

Palliative care for refractory depressive symptoms in a female Veteran geriatric patient

Abstract: Psychiatric treatment options, such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), can be lifesaving for individuals suffering from severe mental illness. For individuals who are …

Sexual orientation moderates the association between health care utilization-related factors and mental health service nonutilization among United States military Veterans

Abstract: This study examined mental health treatment nonutilization among sexual minority versus heterosexual Veterans with demonstrated psychiatric need. Data were analyzed from …

Anxiety sensitivity and intolerance of uncertainty among Veterans with subthreshold versus threshold PTSD

Abstract: Objective: The extant literature has documented an association between anxiety sensitivity (AS; i.e., fears of anxious arousal due to the belief that such sensations will …

Childhood histories of family violence and adult intimate partner violence use among US military Veterans

Abstract: Objective: There is ample evidence for associations among childhood family violence and adult intimate partner violence (IPV) use. This study was designed to examine …

Adapting to civilian life: Perspectives of Veterans who experienced trauma in combat

Abstract: Traumatic experiences from engaging in combat have left veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) with unforgettable memories. Stories …