Associations between posttraumatic stress disorder and eating disorder symptoms among women Veterans

Abstract: Recent research suggests high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and eating disorder (ED) comorbidity in women veterans. This study aims to expand the …

The role of emotion dysregulation in heightened alcohol craving related to posttraumatic stress disorder and depression symptoms

Abstract: Objective: Compared to their male counterparts, women with alcohol use disorders (AUD) alone and those with symptoms of co-occurring emotional disorders (posttraumatic …

Integrative approach for women with fibromyalgia in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center: An observational study

Abstract: Fibromyalgia, a complex condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, presents a significant burden on individuals and healthcare systems. This …

Burdened and blamed: Empowerment messaging increases attributions of women's responsibility for gender inequality in the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: Gender inequality persists in the workplace and especially in male-dominated organizations like the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). One cultural response to gender …

Sex differences in black veterans with PTSD: women versus men have higher sympathetic activity, inflammation, and blunted cardiovagal baroreflex sensitivity

Abstract: Purpose: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with greater risk of incident hypertension and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Inflammation and autonomic …

A non-inferiority randomized controlled trial comparing behavioral sleep interventions in women veterans: an examination of pain outcomes

Abstract: Objective: Insomnia is known to exacerbate pain symptoms. The Purpose of the present study was to compare the secondary effects of cognitive behavioral therapy for …

The Risk of Menstrual Dysfunction Increases for Women during U.S. Army Basic Combat Training

Abstract: The extent to which the 8-wk U.S. Army Basic Combat Training (BCT) course elicits or exacerbates menstrual dysfunction (MD) and mechanisms behind this dysfunction is not …

Women Veterans’ experiences discussing household firearms with their intimate partners: Collaborative, devalued, and deferential relational types

Abstract: Background: Rates of firearm suicide have increased among women Veterans. Discussing firearm access and reducing access to lethal means of suicide when suicide risk is …

Servicewomen's experiences of the aftermath of sexual assault in the British military

Abstract: Harriet Gray, Nicola Lester and Emma Norton present the first peer-reviewed, empirical academic study that explores servicewomen’s lived experiences of sexual assault, …

Women in Combat Need a Collaborative Culture Shift

Abstract: The 2021 Women in Combat (WIC) Symposium brought together hundreds of service members, researchers, and multidisciplinary leaders for 3 days of virtual education and …

Towards an effective gender integration in the armed forces: The case of the Colombian Army Military Academy

Abstract: The importance of gender integration in the armed forces is well-established in the scholarly literature, as it plays a vital role in conflict prevention and resolution, …

Pain and posttraumatic stress: associations among women veterans with a history of military sexual trauma

Abstract: Objective: Chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are two highly prevaxlent and comorbid conditions common within veteran populations. Notably, those with …