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The medical burden of obesity and overweight in the US military: association of BMI with clinically diagnosed medical conditions in United States military service members

Abstract: Background: A high BMI is associated with various medical conditions, notably type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health disorders. In the US military, …

Sexual harassment at work within Belgian Defence: a prevalence study

Abstract: Sexual harassment (SH) at work can have an impact on the general health and well-being and on the productivity of the employee. To date, the Belgian Armed Forces do not …

Effect of military service on fertility: evidence from the 2001 draft suspension in Spain

Abstract: Many European countries suspended mandatory conscription after the Cold War, and especially between 2000 and 2010. However, with the changing security situation in …

Organizational Factors Driving Selection of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Sedation in Veterans Health Administration and Community Settings

Abstract: Previous studies suggest that unmeasured organizational factors drive variability in anesthesia-assisted sedation (AA) use. A mixed-methods study of 11 Veterans Health …

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on nonpharmacological pain management trials in military and veteran healthcare settings: an evaluation informed by implementation science

Abstract: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted healthcare and clinical research, including a suite of 11 pragmatic clinical trials (PCTs), across clinics within …

Enablers and barriers to workplace breastfeeding in the Armed Forces: a systematic review

Abstract: Introduction: The UK has no legislation protecting employees' access to breastfeeding facilities. Without specific breastfeeding policy, provisions to access workplace …

A mixed methods analysis of U.S. military veterans’ suicidal ideation experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic: Prevalence, correlates, and perceived impact

Abstract: This mixed methods study sought to increase understanding of veterans’ experiences of suicidal ideation (SI) during the COVID-19 pandemic, including prevalence, …

Learning from national implementation of the Veterans Affairs Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) program for improving access to care: Protocol for a six year evaluation

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Affairs (VA) Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) program aims to improve patient access to care by implementing time-limited, regionally based primary or …

Ocular trauma and traumatic brain injury on the battlefield: A Systematic Review after 20 years of fighting the global war on terror

Abstract: Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom saw higher rates of combat ocular trauma (COT) than any past U.S. conflict. The improvised explosive device, the signature …

A pilot of a Veteran suicide prevention learning collaborative among community organizations: initial results and outcomes

Abstract: Veteran suicide remains an ongoing public health concern in need of fresh, community-based initiatives. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has built an …

Towards an effective gender integration in the armed forces: The case of the Colombian Army Military Academy

Abstract: The importance of gender integration in the armed forces is well-established in the scholarly literature, as it plays a vital role in conflict prevention and resolution, …

The impact of the war in Ukraine on the reproductive health of female military personnel

Abstract: Objective: To explore the link between mental health, physical well‐being, and reproductive system pathology in females who suffered war‐related concussions. Methods: …