War dead, trauma, and care: The differential reintegration of Vietnamese former combatants

Abstract: This paper explores how Vietnamese former combatants navigate and contest the infrastructure of care and recognition (or lack thereof) for veterans, their families, and …

Cohort differences in PTSD symptoms and military experiences: a life course perspective

Abstract: Background and Objectives: There have been major changes in military service over the past 50 years. Most research on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among combat …

Aging Veterans and a silver lining of service

Abstract: The objective of this study was to explore aging veteran’s military experiences, including serving in conflicts or wars and their military-related health issues, with a …

Traumatic Disclosures in the Life Stories of Older Vietnam era Veterans

Abstract: Eliciting life stories is an important component of person‐centered care that may aid in understanding how an individual's unique background and narrative impacts their …

The Mental Health of Vietnam Theater Veterans—the Lasting Effects of the War: 2016–2017 Vietnam Era Health Retrospective Observational Study

Abstract: Mental health data from the 2016–2017 Vietnam Era Health Retrospective Observational Study (VE-HEROeS) were analyzed by cohort, represented by United States Vietnam …

Like a Refugee : Veterans, Vietnam, and the Making of a False Equivalence

Abstract: Throughout his presidential campaign, Donald Trump claimed that American veterans were treated worse than refugees and undocumented immigrants. That belief—that the …

Comparison of satisfaction with current prosthetic care in veterans and service members from Vietnam and OIF/OEF conflicts with major traumatic limb loss

Abstract: Prosthetic care is a vital aspect of healthcare and rehabilitation for veterans and servicemembers with major traumatic limb loss. Our survey queried 581 veterans and …

The impact of post-traumatic stress disorder on partners and children of Australian Vietnam veterans

Abstract: Objective: This study explored the emotional and physical health of a group of families of Australian Vietnam veterans suffering posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). …

Problems in Families of Male Vietnam Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: Interviews were conducted with a nationally representative sample of 1,200 male Vietnam veterans and the spouses or coresident partners of 376 of these veterans. The …