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The mental health of non-commissioned soldiers deployed to Boko-Haram zones in Nigeria: Examining the roles of rank and other armed service characteristics

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This study examined the roles of rank and its interaction with armed service characteristics, including combat exposure, frequency of …

Dietary ω-3 fatty acids and the incidence of atrial fibrillation in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: Although recent large randomized clinical trials have reported an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) with marine ω-3 fatty acid supplements, it is unclear …

Factors associated with engaging in evidence-based psychotherapy during the first year of posttraumatic stress disorder treatment between 2017 and 2019

Abstract: To address the burden of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) implemented evidence-based psychotherapies (EBPs) for PTSD at all …

Trends in Risk-Adjusted Initiation and Reduction of Opioid Use among Veterans With Dementia in US Department of Veterans Affairs Community Living Centers

Abstract: Objective: Proper initiation and reduction of opioids is important in providing effective and safe pain relief to Veterans with dementia, including in Community Living …

Risk of Adverse Outcomes Among Veterans Who Screen Positive for Traumatic Brain Injury in the Veterans Health Administration But Do Not Complete a Comprehensive Evaluation: A LIMBIC-CENC Study

Abstract: Objective: To examine whether post-9/11 veterans who screened positive for mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) but did not complete a Comprehensive TBI Evaluation (CTBIE) …

Chronic disease multimorbidity and substance use among African American men: veteran-non-veteran differences

Abstract: Objectives: The Purpose of the study was to explore the extent to which prior military service may moderate the relationship between chronic disease multimorbidity and …

Mmpi-2-rf profiles of treatment-seeking veterans in a va pain clinic and associations with markers of physical performance

Abstract: Chronic pain is a debilitating condition for many military Veterans and is associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study examined the Minnesota …

Understanding changes in aggression among U.S. army soldiers: The role of trauma exposure during deployment

Abstract: Aggression is one of the leading concerns reported by United States service members and veterans. Trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms have emerged as …

Prevalence and distribution of known associated factors of burnout among military personnel of Sri Lanka Army: A descriptive cross-sectional study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Burnout is a psychological condition that has a detrimental effect on occupational and mental health. The military is a known community that is vulnerable …

ICD-11 complex post-traumatic stress disorder and psychiatric comorbidity among UK Armed Forces veterans in Northern Ireland: a latent class analysis

Abstract: There is evidence to suggest that the experience of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) may be commonly associated with elevated risk for several mental …

The impact of psychological strengths on Veteran populations’ mental health trajectories during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Purpose: Mental health trajectories during the COVID-19 pandemic have been examined in Veterans with tenuous social connections, i.e., those with recent homelessness …

Anxiety sensitivity and social support in veterans with emotional disorders

Abstract: An understanding of the incremental value of social support in predicting psychopathology above transdiagnostic risk factors could speak to the benefit of leveraging …