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 …
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 …
Abstract: Background: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is the third leading cause of death in women service members and veterans. This study assessed …
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 …
Abstract: Background: Gender sensitivity of providers and staff has assumed increasing importance in closing historical gender disparities in health care quality and outcomes. The …
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 …
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 …
Abstract: Introduction: Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and mental health (MH) disorders are the leading causes of medical attrition in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). …
Abstract: Objective: More women veterans than men use Veterans Health Administration (VHA) mental health services. Some psychiatric medications are associated with weight gain and …
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 …
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 …
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 …