Integrating women into combat roles: comparing the UK Armed Forces and Israeli Defense Forces to understand where lessons can be learnt

Abstract: In October 2018, women became eligible to serve in all roles in the UK Armed Forces. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have employed women in limited ground close combat …

Gender Differences in Demographic and Health Characteristics of the Million Veteran Program Cohort

Abstract: Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Million Veteran Program (MVP) is the largest ongoing cohort program of its kind with 654,903 enrollees as of June …

Differential Impact of Aging on Cardiovascular Risk in Women Military Service Members

Abstract: Background: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is the third leading cause of death in women service members and veterans. This study assessed …

Understanding the musculoskeletal injury risk of women in combat: the effect of infantry training and sex on musculoskeletal injury incidence during British Army basic training

Abstract: Until recently, women were excluded from British combat roles. Their risk for musculoskeletal injury during basic training is two to three times higher than men. To …

Understanding Gender Sensitivity of the Health Care Workforce at the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Gender sensitivity of providers and staff has assumed increasing importance in closing historical gender disparities in health care quality and outcomes. The …

UK military women: mental health, military service and occupational adjustment

Abstract: Background: Recently, the UK Armed Forces have revised the ground close combat role to include women. Aims: To assess the potential mental health impact of this …

Sex Differences in Veterans' Cardiovascular Health

Abstract: Background: In the U.S. civilian population, sex differences have been identified in cardiovascular health; these differences have been used to inform care. Our …

A comparative analysis of medically released men and women from the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: Introduction: Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and mental health (MH) disorders are the leading causes of medical attrition in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). …

Understanding women veterans’ experiences with and management of weight gain from medications for serious mental illness: A qualitative study.

Abstract: Objective: More women veterans than men use Veterans Health Administration (VHA) mental health services. Some psychiatric medications are associated with weight gain and …

Gender in Veteran Reintegration and Transition: a Scoping Review

Abstract: This article presents the results of a scoping review of Canadian and international literature on gender and Veteran reintegration and transition. The scoping review …

Earn all that you can earn: income differences between women veterans and non-veterans

This article examines earnings differences between women veterans and non-veterans. It finds that younger women veterans experienced an earnings disadvantage compared to same-age …

Women service members, veterans, and their families: What we know now

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to highlight what we know now about female service members, veterans, and their families. The experiences of U.S. female service members and …