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Acute myocardial infarction in Scottish military veterans: a retrospective cohort study of 57,000 veterans and 173,000 matched nonveterans

Abstract: Few studies of veterans have examined cardiovascular disease as the primary outcome, other than in relation to specific conflicts or hazards. To assess the long-term …

‘‘It’s in My Blood’’: The Military Habitus of Former Zimbabwean Soldiers in Exile in South Africa

Abstract: This article examines the habitus of soldiers who either deserted or resigned from the Zimbabwe National Army in the post–2000 crisis in Zimbabwe and now live in exile …

Veteran-Students in Transition at a Midwestern University

Abstract: One of the fastest-growing subpopulations of nontraditional college students is military veterans who enroll in institutions of higher education following their returns …

Roles of Physical and Mental Health in Suicidal Ideation in Canadian Armed Forces Regular Force veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Suicide in recent veterans is an international concern. An association between mental disorders and suicide has been established, but less information is …

The Mental Health of the UK Armed Forces in the 21st Century: Resilience in the Face of Adversity

Abstract: The recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have attracted considerable political and media interest in the mental health of UK military personnel. As a result of the …

Exploring Positive Pathways to Care for Members of the UK Armed Forces Receiving Treatment for PTSD: a Qualitative Study

Abstract: The objective of the study is to examine the factors which facilitate UK military personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to engage in help-seeking …

Strong and Silent: Men, Masculinity, and Self-injury

Abstract: Self-injury is commonly reported to be primarily a female experience and rare among males. However, contemporary research suggests that this may not be the case and that …

Parental suicide attempt and offspring self-harm and suicidal thoughts: Results from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) birth cohort

Abstract: Parental suicidal behavior is associated with offspring's risk of suicidal behavior. However, much of the available evidence is from population registers or clinical …

Conducting qualitative research in the British Armed Forces: theoretical, analytical and ethical implications.

Abstract: The aim of qualitative research is to produce empirical evidence with data collected through means such as interviews and observation. Qualitative research encourages …

Warring Identities: Identity Conflict and the Mental Distress of American Veterans of the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: Drawing from 26 life story interviews of recent American veterans, this paper analyzes the identity struggle faced by soldiers returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom and …

Fieldwork and the practical implications for completing qualitative research in the British Armed Forces

Abstract: This article provides direction regarding the practical implications of undertaking qualitative research within the British Army, and in particular the Defence Medical …