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Gender differences in direct and indirect associations of trauma types with disordered eating in a national U.S. veteran sample

Abstract: Objective: Disordered eating (DE) in military veterans has been linked to trauma exposure, but the mechanisms underlying this association remain unclear. The current …

Research Letter: TBI Severity Moderates the Association Between Subjective and Objective Attention in Older Veterans

Abstract: Objective: This study examined the moderating effect of traumatic brain injury (TBI) history on subjective and objective cognition across multiple cognitive domains. …

Incidence of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma among Veterans with noncirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease

Abstract: Background and Aims: Despite the high prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), the long-term incidence of cirrhosis or hepatocellular …

Hospital and patient factors affecting Veterans' hospital choice

Abstract: Veterans enrolled in the Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system gained greater access to non-VA care beginning in 2014. We examined hospital and Veteran characteristics …

Care retention among veterans with serious mental illness who were once lost-to-veterans health administration care

Abstract:Objective: To evaluate care retention among Veterans with serious mental illness (SMI) who were lost to Veterans Health Administration (VHA) care for at least one year and …

Association between psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery center service receipt and reported internalized stigma among veterans

Abstract: Internalized stigma, also known as self-stigma, is negatively associated with a person’s willingness to seek mental health services and follow their treatment plan. …

Moral injury is a risk factor for substance use and suicidality among us military Veterans with and without traumatic brain injury

Abstract: A national survey of United States veterans was conducted, yielding 252 veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and 1235 veterans without TBI. Participants were asked …

Acceptability of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for tinnitus: a study With Veterans and nonveterans

Abstract: Purpose: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a gold standard yet underutilized treatment for tinnitus, and tinnitus is especially highly prevalent among veterans. The …

Associations between traumatic brain injury and cognitive decline among older male veterans: a twin study

Abstract: Background and Objectives: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are associated with increased risk of dementia, but whether lifetime TBI influences cognitive trajectories in …

Developing a brief assessment of social risks for the Veterans Health Administration survey of healthcare experiences of patients

Abstract: Objective: To determine whether a 6- or 12-month look-back period affected rates of reported social risks in a social risk survey for use in the Veterans Health …

Alcohol motivations associated with frequency of alcohol use, binge, and alcohol problems among active duty junior enlisted Soldiers and non-commissioned officers

Abstract: Problematic alcohol use is a serious threat to the behavioral health of active-duty Service Members (ADSM), resulting in numerous calls from governmental agencies to …

The role of therapy delivery and clinic organizational factors in explaining therapist effects for trauma-focused psychotherapies in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Objective: This study estimated the size of therapist effects (TEs) for dropout and clinical effectiveness of two trauma-focused psychotherapies (TFPs) and evaluated …