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Longitudinal measurement invariance and growth curve modeling of psychological resilience across the deployment cycle

Abstract: The concept of resilience is embedded within military culture and professional identity. To date, temporal changes in individuals' perceptions of their own resilience …

Pre-existing parental stress and youth internalizing symptoms predict parent-reported COVID-related stress in military families

Abstract: Understanding the extent to which youth and families experienced COVID-related stress requires accounting for prior levels of stress and other associated factors. This is …

The association of infectious diseases consultation and 30-day mortality rates among veterans with enterococcal bacteraemia: a propensity score–matched retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Infectious disease consultation (IDC) has been associated with improved outcomes in several infections, but the benefit of IDC among patients with enterococcal …

Differences in Prosthetic Prescription Between Men and Women Veterans After Transtibial or Transfemoral Lower-Extremity Amputation: A Longitudinal Cohort Study (2005-2018)

Abstract: The objective was to evaluate whether prosthetic prescription differed by gender and the extent to which differences were mediated by measured factors. Study design was a …

Veterans with multiple risk factors for Barrett's esophagus are infrequently evaluated with upper endoscopy

Abstract: Recent guidelines recommend screening for patients with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease who have three or more additional risk factors for Barrett’s esophagus …

Postoperative venous thromboembolism following hysterectomy in the Department of Defense

Abstract: Introduction: Hysterectomy is the most common major gynecologic procedure performed in the USA. Surgical complications, such as venous thromboembolism (VTE), are known …

Veterans Health Administration Healthcare Coverage and Medical Financial Hardship in Low-Income Veterans

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) provides low- to no-cost care to enrolled veterans with low incomes. This study assessed the associations between VA coverage and …

Weight changes in young Service members after lower limb amputation: Insights from group-based trajectory modeling

Abstract: Weight gain can contribute to osteoarthritis, cardiovascular disease, low back pain, and poor health-related quality of life. Weight trajectory patterns have been …

Trends in substance use disorder diagnoses among Veterans, 2009–2019

Abstract: Substance use disorder (SUD) represents a substantial health burden to US Veterans. We aimed to quantify recent time trends in Veterans' substance-specific disorders …

Families' experiences of supporting Australian veterans to seek help for a mental health problem: a linked data analysis of national surveys with families and veterans

Abstract: Families play a critical role in supporting currently serving and transitioned veterans' wellbeing and help-seeking for mental health concerns; however, little is known …

Prospective Association of Unmet Mental Health Treatment Needs With Suicidal Behavior Among Combat-Deployed Soldiers

Abstract: Military personnel frequently report discontinuing or not pursuing psychiatric treatment despite perceiving a need for services. This study aimed to examine how unmet …

Associations of polygenic risk scores with posttraumatic stress symptom trajectories following combat deployment

Abstract: Background: Identification of genetic risk factors may inform the prevention and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study evaluates the associations …