Association between pregnancy and musculoskeletal conditions in active-duty military service members

Abstract: Context: Noncombat musculoskeletal conditions (MSKs) are endemic among service members and disproportionately affect females. Pregnancy and childbirth contribute to lower …

A mediated model of female Navy personnel's personality traits, sexism, and bystander attitude toward sexual harassment in Taiwan

Abstract: This study investigated the mediating effects of personality traits, sexism, and bystander attitudes toward sexual harassment (BASH) among female navy personnel in …

The impact of military sexual misconduct on the deployment experiences of woman-identifying Canadian Veterans

Abstract: The present research examined how military sexual misconduct (MSM) impacts the perceived experiences of unit cohesion in a sample of woman-identifying Canadian military …

Women and men Veterans' initiation, engagement, and retention in treatment for substance use disorders: A cross-sectional investigation using VHA administrative data

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: More men have substance use disorders (SUD) in the US compared to women; however, the gender gap is closing, including among US veterans. Little information …

Effects of Veterans Affairs access expansions on inpatient care for women Veterans

Abstract: Background: Enactment of the Veterans Choice Act (VCA) in 2014 and expansion of Medicaid programs led to greater options for Veterans to receive health care outside of …

A moral resilience intervention to decrease moral injury severity: An 'ABA' single subject design with a rural woman Veteran

Abstract: Although moral injury is commonly reported by military veterans, the social work literature lacks evidence for efficacious treatments that social workers can administer …

Mental health outcomes associated with military sexual trauma in serving and ex-servicewomen: A systematic review

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) (sexual harassment or sexual assault experienced during military service) is associated with adverse mental health outcomes. This systematic …

Pathways from socioeconomic factors to major cardiovascular events among postmenopausal Veteran and nonveteran women: Findings from the Women's Health Initiative

Abstract: Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of death for women in the United States, with veterans being at potentially higher risk than their …

Evidence-based treatments for PTSD symptoms resulting from military sexual trauma in women Veterans: A systematic review

Abstract: Introduction: Military sexual trauma (MST) can encompass sexual assault and harassment and has been shown to be pervasive across militaries, disproportionately affecting …

Trends of ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disease in active component female service members, 2014-2023

Abstract: This study summarizes trends from 2014 through 2023 in the incidence of ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular heart disease among U.S. active component female …

Women Veterans as caregivers: Characteristics and comparisons with women non-Veterans using BRFSS

Abstract: Veterans frequently need assistance because of injuries and chronic conditions, but also serve as caregivers to family and friends. Our aim was to describe the prevalence …

Targeting chronic pain care to rural women Veterans: A feasibility pilot

Abstract: For rural women veterans, significant barriers exist in accessing high-quality, multicomponent behavioral pain self-management interventions. As such, a telehealth …