Abstract: OBJECTIVES: US veterans exhibit higher rates of oral disease than nonveterans, affecting their quality of life and systemic disease risk. Regular dental care is essential …
Abstract: Introduction: Persistent inequities exist in obstetric and neonatal outcomes in military families despite universal health care coverage. Though the exact underlying …
Abstract: Military service reduces barriers to access higher education through its GI Bill. However, the process of transitioning from the military to the civilian world and higher …
Abstract: Perinatal mental health disorders affect 1 in 5 mothers, with military life introducing unique stressors that may exacerbate these conditions. Non-serving military spouse …
Abstract: Recruiting and retaining female military personnel remains a challenge in most military organizations. This study explores how female-specific transitional stages in life …
Abstract: Objective: Although there has been substantial research on post-traumatic stress disorder and its commonly comorbid conditions, the unique associations among these mental …
Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Suicide risk may be elevated among individuals who separate from military service with a character of discharge or service that was not honorable (ie, …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Reach Out, Stay Strong Essentials (ROSE) is an evidence-based intervention for preventing post-partum depression being implemented across U.S. Veterans Health …
Abstract: Background: Military personnel and veterans experience complex health needs at higher rates than the general population, including both physical and mental health …
Abstract: Many risk and protective factors for suicidal thoughts and behaviors among United States veterans are known. However, factors differentiating veterans who endorse …
Abstract:For more than two decades since 2001, the suicide rate has been rising in the general U.S. population, especially among veterans. This Veterans' Issues in Focus essay is …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine public health impacts of Long COVID on long-term hyperglycemia and metabolic health. MATERIALS & METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study …