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Factors Related to Exclusion in the U.S. Army

Abstract: The promotion of inclusion in the U.S. Army requires an understanding of how and why exclusion occurs. As exclusion can have deleterious impacts at both and individual …

Making military and Veteran women (in)visible: The continuity of gendered experiences in military-to-civilian transition

Abstract: This study explores how gender and sex shape the military-to-civilian transition (MCT) for women. Thirty-three Canadian women Veterans were interviewed about their …

Adverse Childhood Experiences, Military Adversities, and Adult Health Outcomes Among Female Veterans in the UK

Abstract: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are well-documented risk factors for poor outcomes in adulthood, including worse physical and mental health. A higher prevalence of …

How well is Canada serving the women who have served us?

Abstract: The Veterans Affairs Canada Well-being Framework describes seven areas of well-being that contribute to a military member’s successful return to the civilian world. …

Complementary and integrative medicine perspectives among veteran patients and VHA healthcare providers for the treatment of headache disorders: a qualitative study

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate veteran patient and provider perceptions and preferences on complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) for headache management. Background: The …

Well-being of Canadian Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic: Cross-sectional results from the COVID-19 Veteran well-being study.

Abstract:Background: The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have disproportionally affected different population groups. Veterans are more likely to have pre-existing mental health …

Veterans Universal Passport: a pilot of a health and social care record for UK ex-Service personnel

Abstract: The transfer of care between different health and social care systems are often associated with poor outcomes and disengagement. Indeed, following the transition from …

The Guilty Veteran: The Spiritual Implications of Veteran’s Guilt

Abstract: Guilt is a very old and powerful force in humanity that crosses most boundaries of culture and religion. Feeling guilty or fearing pronouncement of guilt can …

Exploring the Salience of Veteran Identity for US College Students

Abstract: This descriptive qualitative study examined the factors that inform veteran identity saliency among a compositionally diverse group of 15 student veterans attending a …

Defeated No More: Meaning-Making After Military Sexual Trauma

Abstract: Introduction: Military sexual trauma (MST) has been a concern within our U.S. military for many years. Many interventions have been found to benefit this population, …

(Loss of) the super soldier: combat-injuries, body image and veterans’ romantic relationships

Abstract: Purpose: Some military personnel sustain physical injuries that alter their appearance, such as limb-loss and scarring. Veterans injured this way may experience body …

Seven Connotations of the Word “Transition” in Student Veteran Literature

Abstract: When used to describe the experience of specific student subgroups, the word “transition” has become complicated by varied underlying connotations. Through the …