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Contextual Effects of Military Presence on Women's Earnings

Abstract: This article employs 1990 Public Use Microsample data from the U.S. Census, stratified by labor market area (LMA), to estimate the effect of military presence-defined as …

Long-term responses to treatment in UK veterans with military-related PTSD: an observational study

Abstract: Military-related trauma can be difficult to treat. Evaluating longer term responses to treatment and identifying which individuals may need additional support could …

Diversifying the Uniform? The Participation of Minority Ethnic Personnel in the British Armed Services

Abstract: This article considers the pressures on the British armed services to increase the participation of minority ethnic groups and assesses recent government policy on this …

Isolated Diffusing Capacity Reduction is a Common Clinical Presentation in Deployed Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans with Deployment-related Environmental Exposures

Abstract: Following deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan (“post-9/11”), a spectrum of respiratory conditions has been reported; however, there are few published reports of …

Yoga and Canadian Armed Forces members' well-being: an analysis based on select physiological and psychological measures

Abstract: Introduction: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric illness that may develop following a traumatic event or a situation involving the threat of death or …

An Internet-based writing intervention for PTSD in veterans: A feasibility and pilot effectiveness trial

Abstract: Objective: Veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may avoid or fail to follow through with a full course of face-to-face mental health treatment …

Differential association between unemployment status and mental health among veterans and civilians

Abstract: This study aims to examine the negative effect of unemployment on mental health among 2,762 veterans and 45,095 civilians aged 18 to 50 years. Findings revealed that …

Purpose in Life is Associated with a Reduced Risk of Incident Physical Disability in Aging U.S. Military Veterans

Abstract: The current study evaluated the incidence and determinants of physical disability in a contemporary, nationally representative sample of U.S. military veterans. Data …

Integrating Two Theoretical Models to Understand and Prevent Military and Veteran Suicide

Abstract: Despite increasing prevention efforts, military suicide rates have surpassed those of the general population. This trend may reflect a deficit in our understanding of …

Suicidal ideation among young Afghanistan/Iraq War Veterans and civilians: Individual, social, and environmental risk factors and perception of unmet mental healthcare needs, United States, 2013

Abstract: Suicidal Ideation among Afghanistan/Iraq War Veterans remains a health concern. As young Veterans adjust to civilian life, new risk factors might emerge and manifest …

Correlates of CVD and discussing sexual issues with physicians among male military veterans

Abstract: Purpose: This study aims to identify socio-demographic and health behavior factors associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) diagnosis and patient-physician …

Poor Sleep after Military Deployment: Associations with Mental Health Difficulties

Abstract: Background: Sleep difficulties, alcohol use and mental illness are often related; military studies suggest that post-deployment is a high-risk period for sleep problems. …