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Loneliness trajectories in U.S. military Veterans: A 3-year longitudinal study of risk and protective factors

Abstract: Objectives: Loneliness is a significant public health concern associated with adverse mental and physical health outcomes in older adults. This study examined the nature …

Examination of congruity between subjective and objective working memory in Veterans with mild TBI and relation to psychiatric symptoms and childhood trauma

Abstract: Objectives: There is conflicting evidence regarding congruence between subjective cognitive decline and objective cognitive performance for individuals with a history of …

Patterns of intimate partner violence among Veterans: a latent class analysis

Abstract: The majority of intimate partner violence (IPV) research is unidirectional, focusing on IPV use (i.e., perpetration) or experience (i.e., victimization). However, when …

Interactive effects of genetic liability and combat exposure on risk of alcohol use disorder among US service members

Abstract: Background: An improved understanding of pathways to alcohol use disorder (AUD) among service members may inform efforts to reduce the substantial burden of AUD on this …

Firearm screening and intervention beliefs and practices among U.S. Air Force (USAF) mental health providers and behavioral health technicians

Abstract: We examined beliefs and practices regarding firearm assessment and lethal means safety counseling (LMSC) among U.S. Air Force (USAF) mental health providers (MHPs) and …

Examining disparities in regional anesthesia utilization, opioid prescriptions, and pain scores among patients who received primary or revision total knee arthroplasty at a Veterans Affairs medical center: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Introduction: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most performed surgical operations in the United States. Managing postoperative pain after TKA is of vital …

Factors influencing postdeployment reintegration adjustment for U.S. service members and their spouses by spouse gender

Abstract: Research on spouses' adjustment after military deployment has focused primarily on female spouses of male service members; little is known about how adjustment differs by …

Off-label bone morphogenetic protein 2 use results in successful posterolateral lumbar fusion in a Veteran population

Abstract: Introduction:Patients within the US Veterans Health Administration (VA) system have higher rates of comorbidities and chronic pain, increasing risks of complications/poor …

The impact of entrepreneurs' military experience on small business exit: A conservation of resources perspective

Abstract: Based on insights drawn from the conservation of resources (COR) theory, this paper examines the impact of military experience on small business exit decisions among …

The association of pain screening and pain level with suicide among U.S. Veterans with comorbid musculoskeletal and bipolar disorder diagnoses

Abstract: Background: High suicide rates are documented among persons with bipolar disorder diagnoses and pain diagnoses, but few studies have examined the association of pain with …

Hepatitis delta coinfection rates and all-cause mortality among hepatitis B-infected Veterans in the USA

Abstract: Screening for hepatitis D virus (HDV) is recommended for all individuals with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Coinfected individuals experience more severe …

From handouts to empowerment: Impacts of policy subsidies and employment support on the well-being of disabled Veterans

Abstract: Balancing policy subsidies and employment support is crucial for developing effective assistance policies for disabled veterans. This study conducted an empirical …