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Substance use in military personnel: Associations with combat exposure, moral injury, posttraumatic stress disorder and pain

Abstract:Background: Prior research suggests that military personnel endorse higher rates of prescription drug misuse, cannabis, and heavy alcohol use than civilians. Factors …

Virtual group clinics improve self-reported long COVID symptoms among Veterans: Results from a holistic care approach

Abstract:Long COVID (LC), has created unprecedented challenges for health care systems. This condition, characterized by multiorgan symptoms lasting beyond 12 weeks after initial …

The association between alcohol use and belongingness on suicidality among currently serving military personnel: The moderating effect of post-traumatic stress symptoms

Abstract: Suicide is a significant public health concern among the military population. Thus, it is vital to understand suicide risk factors in this population. Alcohol use and …

A psychometric evaluation of the coping self-efficacy scale among LGBTQ plus Veterans

Abstract: Due to unique stressors faced by LGBTQ+ Veterans, it is important to understand how existing strengths, like coping self-efficacy, can be leveraged for health promotion …

The mental health of U.S. Veterans before and after the COVID-19 pandemic: Examining the demographic and environmental correlates of courses of distress in the LIGHT cohort

Abstract: Purpose: We examined courses of distress in US veterans before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of demographic and environmental characteristics on …

Within-person score distribution measures as performance validity indicators in service members and Veterans with and without history of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study examined within-person score distribution measures (WPSD) as a performance validity indicator using the overall test battery mean (OTBM), …

Long-term impact of battle injuries; Ten-year follow-up of Dutch servicemembers injured in Afghanistan

Abstract: Background: Our five-year follow-up of injured service members deployed to Afghanistan showed that battlefield casualties (BCs) experience lower quality of life and …

Patient experience ratings among Veterans using the Veterans Health Administration: An analysis by race-ethnicity and sex

Abstract: Background: Associations of race-ethnicity and sex with health care experiences are mostly untested. Centering analyses on experiences of racial-ethnic minoritized women …

Preliminary evidence of the association between binge eating and preeclampsia in pregnant U.S. military active-duty service women

Abstract: Objectives: Binge eating is the most common disordered eating behavior among pregnant women. This study examined the association of binge-eating frequency with the …

Effects of basic body awareness therapy on movement quality, arousal regulation, and bodily experience in Danish military Veterans with severe PTSD symptoms

Abstract: Introduction: Military veterans suffering from severe symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) often experience significant bodily manifestations that …

The impact of repetitive exposure to low-level blast on neurocognitive function in Canadian Armed Forces’ breachers, snipers, and military controls

Abstract: Objective: The primary aim of this study was to evaluate whether military occupations with repetitive exposure to low-level blast (i.e., breachers and snipers) display …

Association between PTSD and health-related social needs in US Veterans: An NLP analysis using Veterans Health Administration data

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) significantly impacts US Veterans' well-being by potentially exacerbating health-related social needs (HRSN). This study …