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Becoming manly': White South African defence force Veterans negotiating masculinity

Abstract: This study examines how white South African men reflect on their experiences of being and becoming army veterans, while negotiating masculinity. In the context of ‘high …

Challenges of living with Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder from the perspective of spouses: a qualitative content analysis study

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The needs and characteristics of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) create significant challenges in family life, particularly …

Diabetes distress in Veterans with type 2 diabetes mellitus: Qualitative descriptive study

Abstract: Diabetes distress (DD) is a negative psychosocial response to living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We sought insight into Veterans' experiences with DD in the …

Conceptualizing care partners' burden, stress, and support for reintegrating Veterans: A mixed methods study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: People who support Veterans as they transition from their military service into civilian life may be at an increased risk of psychological distress. Existing …

(Dis)honorably discharged: Identifying policy gaps in military–civilian reintegration

Abstract: Despite the substantial transition assistance available for honorably separating servicemembers, 75% of US veterans report difficulties with the transition to civilian …

Military community engagement to prevent firearm-related violence: Adaptation of project safe guard for service members

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Suicide, especially by firearm, remains a leading cause of death in military populations in the USA. Reducing access to firearms, especially during high risk …

Military service of home-schooled graduates in Israel

Abstract: How do home-schooled graduates cope with military service? This question is particularly significant in Israel where compulsory military service is a central part of …

Perspectives of suicide loss survivors: Qualitative analysis of data from a psychological autopsy study of U.S. Army soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Suicide loss survivors can provide information not otherwise available about the circumstances preceding a suicide. In this study, we analyzed interview …

Inviting Veterans into enrollment in Alzheimer's disease research centers (INVITE-ADRC): An NIA and VA-sponsored initiative to increase Veteran participation in aging and dementia research

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Older military veterans often present with unique and complex risk factors for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias. Increasing veteran …

Barriers and facilitators to teledermatology and tele-eye care in Department of Veterans Affairs provider settings: Qualitative content analysis

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans Affairs health care systems have been early adopters of asynchronous telemedicine to provide access to timely and high-quality specialty care …

Periarticular blast wounds without fracture a prospective case series

Abstract: BACKGROUND: During the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq most injuries to service members involved the musculoskeletal system. These wounds often occurred around joints, and …

Trained perspective: Connected between boot camp and the civilian-military divide

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to explore the lasting effects that boot camp has and to argue its contribution to the civilian-military divide. Drawing from first-hand …