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The military’s mental health crisis and the role of the media in communicating the problem

Abstract:In the past 20 years, the suicide rate among service members has increased, with more than 30,177 service members and veterans (Crawford & Lutz, 2021) who served during …

The persistent effects of reintegration and militarization on female Veteran identity: A narrative inquiry study

Abstract:Reintegration presents significant challenges for female Veterans after their military service ends. This qualitative narrative inquiry study illuminates these …

The portrayal of female soldiers: A comparative analysis of German and U.S. military recruitment videos on social media

Abstract: Militaries worldwide are increasingly relying on social media to address recruitment challenges, particularly in attracting women to their ranks. This study compares the …

Illness experiences of Veterans reporting long-term symptoms or health challenges from COVID-19: Results from the VA COVID-19 Observational Research Collaboratory

Abstract:Background: Our understanding of the illness experience of long COVID comes mostly from studies conducted among long COVID online communities and support groups or …

“I'm not here to take anyone's guns away:” Provider perspectives and strategies for addressing the fear of firearm seizure among rural-residing Veterans

Abstract: Rural-residing Veterans experience higher rates of fatal and nonfatal firearm injury than their urban or civilian counterparts. Discussing firearm safety in clinical …

A case study of Veteran patient-researcher partnerships in mental health research and practice: Three recommendations from a Veteran patient engaged in research (VPER)

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Veteran patient partnerships in research improve patient-centred healthcare outcomes within US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centres. To …

A hermeneutic phenomenological approach to understanding the academic support services that influence the success of student Veterans

Abstract:The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study was to understand the academic support services that influence the success of student veterans pursuing higher …

A silent epidemic: Exploring the needs of sexual assault survivors who served in the United States Army

Abstract:This qualitative study explores the experiences of U.S Army sexual assault survivors and how they describe what they need emotionally, physically, and psychologically …

The civilian transition: Retelling the lived experiences of medically discharged Filipino military amputees

Abstract: Amputation in military service leading to discharge and transition difficulty is the Philippines was still yet to resolve, a focus on training the jungle and sea division …

Female Veteran transition: Exploring gendered power relations, discipline and decision making

Abstract: This paper investigates how military life affects the decision making of female RAF veterans during transition into the civilian world. By adopting a longitudinal …

Transition from military regime to civilian workplace: Social-connectedness in a civilian landscape

Abstract:The purpose statement of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore how military veterans who transitioned to civilian employment describe social connectedness in …

Identifying barriers and motivators to increase surgical clinical trial participation for older Veterans

Abstract: Background: Patients aged 65+ are underrepresented in surgical clinical trials, and few studies have explored the unique barriers that limit participation of older adults …