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Three Generations, Three Wars: African American Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: This article emerged from pilot research exploring experiences of war and suffering among African American veterans who served in World War II, Korean War, and …

Labour market outcomes of Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Employment is important to health, well-being, and adjustment from military to civilian life. Given the importance of employment, we examine Veteran labour …

Freezing and non-freezing cold weather injuries: a systematic review

Abstract: Introduction: The debilitating impact of cold weather on the human body is one of the world’s oldest recorded injuries. The severe and life-changing damage which can …

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Alcohol Misuse: Comorbidity in UK Military Personnel

Abstract: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of comorbid probable post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol misuse in a UK military cohort study and to …

Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of soldier’s experiences of being married and serving in the British Army.

Abstract: Research suggests certain aspects of military life, especially operational deployments, may negatively impact military marriages. However, much of this research is from …

The Longevity Legacy of World War II: The Intersection of GI Status and Mortality

Abstract: The purpose of the study is to examine hypotheses involving the potential health advantages of selection into military service and the potential health disadvantages …

Longitudinal Cognitive Trajectories of Women Veterans from the Women’s Health Initiative Memory Study

Abstract: A comparison of longitudinal global cognitive functioning in women Veteran and non-Veteran participants in the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI). We studied 7,330 women …

Working With Veterans and Military Families: An Assessment of Professional Competencies

Abstract: Despite decades of articles urging for greater attention to professional competence in the field of psychology, few empirical studies have examined what it means to be a …

Differences in Adjustment to Civilian Life between Male and Female Canadian Armed Forces Veterans

Abstract: This study adds to the literature on male/ female differences by focusing on the transition from military to civilian life in the context of the Canadian Armed Forces. …

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction in Addition to Usual Care Is Associated with Improvements in Pain, Fatigue, and Cognitive Failures Among Veterans with Gulf War Illness

Abstract: Many Gulf War I veterans report ongoing negative health consequences. The constellation of pain, fatigue, and concentration/memory disturbances is referred to as “Gulf …

Person-centered older military veteran care when there are consequences

This paper explores the health concerns of older veterans and how civilian nurses can offer applicable care to this patient group, through increased understanding of military …

The Impact of Deployment on Parental, Family and Child Adjustment in Military Families

Abstract: Since 9/11, military service in the United States has been characterized by wartime deployments and reintegration challenges that contribute to a context of stress for …