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The roles of dissociation and depression in PTSD among soldiers exposed to combat

Abstract: Exposure to severe combat situations significantly raises the risk of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Trauma survivors may use dissociation as a …

Posttraumatic stress disorder and its associations with morbidity and mortality among Veterans with HIV

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may increase the risks of adverse clinical outcomes for veterans with HIV (VWH) receiving care in the Department of …

Influence of social support and personality traits on digital health technology adoption among U.S. Veterans: A mixed-methods study

Abstract: Introduction: Digital health technologies (DHT), including telemedicine and world wide web-based tools, have transformed healthcare delivery by enhancing patient …

Service members' couple finances: An examination of financial anxiety, financial decision-making, and agreement on spending and relationship outcomes

Abstract: Service members may be at an elevated risk for financial anxiety due to the additional financial stressors of military life (e.g., moving costs, additional childcare …

Mortality among Norwegian military women Veterans from international peacekeeping missions between 1978 and 2023

Abstract: Introduction: Most mortality studies among Norwegian military veterans from international peacekeeping missions were conducted among men, as the number of women …

Risk of suicide attempt in US Army infantry, combat engineer, and combat medic soldiers

Abstract: Introduction: Understanding the relationship of military occupational specialties (MOSs) to suicide attempt (SA) among US Army soldiers, and the patterns of these …

The impact of modern warfare on the nature of spinal injuries in combat trauma: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: STUDY DESIGN: Nationwide retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE: To determine the incidence and epidemiology of combat-related spinal injuries during the Israel-Hamas war. …

Barriers to screening, diagnosis, and prevention of cardiovascular disease in women Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans are known to be at high risk for cardiovascular disease. Women veterans are not only a part of this specialty group, but as they are women—they …

Brain activation during suicide-specific cognition in trauma-exposed Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The suicide Implicit Association Test (S-IAT) captures the strength of the implicit identification between self and death and is one of the few …

Counseling and other factors associated with contraceptive use among active duty US military servicewomen

Abstract: Objectives Contraceptive prescriptions among U.S. service women rose to 68.7% between 2008 and 2013, which was higher than that seen nationally among women between 2017 …

Loss of PTSD diagnosis in response to evidence-based treatments: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: In recent decades, evidence-based psychotherapies to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been developed with robust evidence bases. However, …

An analysis of research trends on sleep hygiene in soldiers using a scoping review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Soldiers often experience poor sleep quality and insufficient sleep, exacerbated by deployments, which significantly impact on their mental and physical …