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The impact of clinically significant pleural effusion on survival of US Veterans with cancer, congestive heart failure, and pneumonia: The Veterans Administration lung effusion study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Previous clinical data suggest that the presence of a pleural effusion is associated with poor survival. However, these studies were limited by either a small …

Cluster analysis of outpatient prescription medications after combat-related amputations: A retrospective study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The objectives were (1) to conduct cluster analysis to explore patterns of outpatient prescription medications during the first year after combat-related …

Anger mediates the relationship between changes in alcohol use and violence: A longitudinal examination among Iraq/Afghanistan-era Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Interpersonal violence is a common barrier to reintegration into civilian life in post-9/11 veterans. Alcohol use and anger, also common among veterans, are …

Could war Veterans be also victims? Mental health correlates of self-reported victimhood status among military personnel in Colombia

Abstract: There is a growing awareness regarding the potential mental health repercussions stemming from war-related trauma experienced by both civilians and veterans. However, the …

U.S. Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom female Veterans’ attitudes and perceived barriers to mental health treatment

Abstract:The purpose of this nonexperimental, quantitative survey research study was to investigate the potential barriers to mental health care that female veterans who …

Individual differences in affect during suicidal and nonsuicidal states among military personnel and Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: Objective: This study examined individual differences in affect during nonsuicidal and suicidal states among 116 military personnel and veterans diagnosed with …

An examination of facilitators and barriers to care receipt among specific groups of LGBTQ+ and cisgender heterosexual Veterans

Abstract: This study examined rates and factors associated with past-year Veterans Health Administration (VHA) overall health care utilization and Department of Veterans Affairs …

Patterns of Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2-Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF) validity scale elevation across Veterans seen in a Veterans Affairs (VA) assessment clinic: The impact of compensation status

Abstract: The purpose of this investigation is to provide descriptive information on veteran response styles for compensation and pension (C&P) evaluations Veterans Affairs (VA) …

Racialized differences in the prevalence of drug use disorder among transgender Veterans

Abstract: Aim: Structural discrimination and racism (SDR) influences health outcomes, like substance use, for transgender individuals and those with minoritized racial/ethnic …

Recent intimate partner violence is associated with worse sexual function among women Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Research on the sequelae of intimate partner violence (IPV) among women predominantly focuses on overall physical and mental health. A better understanding of …

Reasons to worry about employment during COVID-19 among Veterans with disabilities

Abstract: COVID-19 has resulted in enormous labour consequences for persons with disabilities, resulting in worries about their economic futures. While limited research assesses …

Are virtual complementary and integrative therapies as effective as in-person therapies? Examining patient-reported outcomes among Veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain

Abstract: Background: Virtual complementary and integrative health (CIH) therapy availability increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, but little is known about effectiveness. We …