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Comparison of different types of hearing protection devices for use during weapons firing

Abstract: Introduction: Hearing protection devices (HPDs) are not rated for impulse noise, which makes it difficult to select an appropriate device for use during weapons firing. …

Multivariate assessment of health-related quality of life in Canadian Armed Forces Veterans after transition to civilian life

Abstract: Introduction: The goal of this study was to identify factors associated with the SF-12 Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS) measures of …

Music in theatre and post-deployment: re-evaluating the therapeutic benefits of sound

Abstract: Music has played an important role in the lives of twentieth-century combatants, but recent technologies such as MP3 players are now ubiquitous, rendering music more …

Randomized Controlled Trial of Online Expressive Writing to Address Readjustment Difficulties Among U.S Afghanistan and Iraq war Veterans

Abstract: We examined the efficacy of a brief, accessible, nonstigmatizing online intervention—writing expressively about transitioning to civilian life. U.S. Afghanistan and …

Motor neurone disease and military service: evidence from the Scottish Veterans Health Study

Abstract: Objectives: In 2003, it was reported that motor neurone disease was linked to military service in the 1990–1991 Gulf War. A large study in the US confirmed an …

Prospective Analysis of Health and Mortality Risk in Veteran and non-Veteran Participants in the Women’s Health Initiative

Abstract: The health of post-menopausal women Veterans is a neglected area of study. A stronger empirical evidence base is needed, and would inform the provision of health care …

Prevalence of Probable Mental Disorders and Help Seeking Behaviors among Veteran and Non-veteran Community College Students

Abstract: Objective: Millions of disadvantaged youth and returning veterans are enrolled in community colleges. Our objective was to determine the prevalence of mental disorders …

Existential spiritual life among Swedish service members in transition: Marking out trends.

This study investigates, adopting a longitudinal approach, existential spiritual life among military service members (N = 19) during their transition into civilian life. Four …

Assessing Partnerships Between the Military and Civilian Agencies to Meet Transitioning Service Members' Needs

Abstract: This study examines partnerships between the military and local communities by exploring communication channels of the U.S. military and civilian agencies that provide …

Stigmatisation, Perceived Barriers to Care, Help-seeking and the Mental Health of British Military Personnel

Abstract: The relationship between mental health symptoms, stigmatising beliefs about mental health and help seeking is complex and poorly understood. 1636 UK Armed Forces …

Mental Health and Self-directed Violence Among Student Service Members/Veterans in Postsecondary Education

Abstract: Objectives: Using a sample of student service members/veterans, the current study aimed to examine the prevalence of psychiatric diagnoses and suicide-related outcomes …

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adult Health Outcomes Among Veteran and Non-Veteran Women

Abstract: Background: Women veterans represent a vulnerable population with unique health needs and disparities in access to care. One constellation of exposures related to …