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Tobacco cessation prescription utilization rates among Veterans with cancer who smoke

Abstract: Tobacco use is the single most important modifiable risk factor in patients undergoing cancer treatment. The VHA offers evidence-based tobacco cessation treatment, with …

Multicomponent telerehabilitation programme for older veterans with multimorbidity: a programme evaluation

Abstract: Introduction: Older veterans with multimorbidity experience physical, mental and social factors which may negatively impact health and healthcare access. Physical …

Measurement invariance of the neurobehavioral symptom inventory in male and female million Veteran program enrollees completing the comprehensive traumatic brain injury evaluation

Abstract: This study evaluated measurement invariance across males and females on the Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory (NSI) in U.S. military veterans enrolled in the VA Million …

Trauma-informed parenting intervention for Veterans: a preliminary uncontrolled trial of strength at home–parents

Abstract:Trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are highly prevalent in military and veteran populations and are associated with parenting difficulties. …

Depression symptoms and physical activity in Veterans with COPD: insights from a web-based, pedometer-mediated physical activity intervention

Abstract: Depression is known to limit physical activity (PA) among individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, whether and how depression influences …

Cervical cancer prevention among veterans: what is the impact of military sexual trauma, ptsd, and women’s health primary care providers on screening and prevention?

Abstract: Women veterans are more likely to receive cervical cancer screening than their civilian peers. Among veterans, those with mental health conditions are less likely to …

Differential impact of type of killing on posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in US Army soldiers deployed to Afghanistan

Abstract: Over the past 20 years, U.S. military conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have been marked by high rates of combat and wartime killings. Research on Vietnam-era service …

Measuring the unmet needs of American military Veterans and their caregivers: Survey protocol of the HERO CARE survey

Abstract: Background: Empowering Veterans to age in place is a Department of Veterans Affairs priority. Family or unpaid caregivers play an important role in supporting Veterans to …

Associations Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Severity of Tinnitus-Related Functional Impairment Among US Military Veterans: A National, Population-Based Study

Abstract: Objective: To describe associations between a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the severity of tinnitus-related functional impairment among a national, …

Prevalence of Veteran support for extremist groups and extremist beliefs -- results from a nationally representative survey of the U.S. Veteran community

Abstract: Policymakers and researchers are increasingly concerned that the U.S. veteran community is at increased risk of radicalization to violent extremism. Although subsequently …

Survey response over 15 years of follow-up in the Millennium Cohort Study

Abstract: Patterns of survey response and the characteristics associated with response over time in longitudinal studies are important to discern for the development of tailored …

Incidence of postpartum depression decreases after initial expansion of military maternity leave

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Postpartum depression impacts 1 in 8 women in the United States. Research has indicated maternity leave duration, and compensation can have an impact on …