Abstract: Purpose: The pregnancy and postpartum periods represent a time of heightened psychological vulnerability with implications for the offspring. Knowledge of the mental …
Abstract: Background: Metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide and affects >25% in the United States …
Abstract: Background: U.S. Veterans have a greater prevalence and earlier onset of cardiovascular disease than non-Veterans. Thus, blood pressure (BP) control is particularly …
Abstract: Introduction: Although most survivors of COVID-19 return to their baseline health within two weeks, a notable proportion of individuals continue experiencing symptoms, …
Abstract: Military service members are frequently exposed to high-stress situations that profoundly impact both their psychological and physiological health. Understanding the …
Abstract: Background: The prevalence of depressive symptoms among recruits in mandatory military service is a growing concern owing to its potential impact on the physical and …
Abstract:Background: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been extensively linked to poor mental health outcomes in civilian populations. However, the specific relationship …
Abstract: Trauma-focused psychotherapy is the front-line treatment option for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, approximately two thirds of veterans who initiate such …
Abstract: The prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is lower in older adults compared to younger adults. Although some evidence suggests that subthreshold PTSD may be …
Abstract: Despite the high prevalence of insomnia among U.S. military veterans, there is limited population-based longitudinal data on its incidence and predictors. Data were …
Abstract: Rural Hispanic veterans experience elevated suicide rates when compared to urban counterparts. Group differences remain poorly understood. This study evaluates a …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Gender-related disparities in access to alcohol-related care exist in the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) health care system. Understanding differences …