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Factor analysis of the neurobehavioral symptom inventory in Veterans with PTSD and no history of mild TBI

Abstract: It is well established that long-term postconcussive symptoms following a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) are associated with underlying physical, emotional, and …

Risk Screening of Veterans Throughout the Life Course

Abstract: Both the Canadian Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Canada identified the need for a brief standardized tool to screen military members and veterans for the risk of a …

Racial/Ethnic and Gender Differences in Receipt of Brief Intervention Among Patients with Unhealthy Alcohol Use in the U.S. Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Brief intervention (BI) for unhealthy alcohol use is a top prevention priority for adults in the U.S, but rates of BI receipt vary across patients. This paper examines BI …

Sleep disturbances following traumatic brain injury are associated with poor neurobehavioral outcomes in US military service members and veterans

Abstract: Study objectives: This study examined whether sleep disturbances were associated with neurobehavioral outcome following a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a well …

Association between combat-related traumatic injury and cardiovascular risk

This paper reports on research that forms part of the ADVANCE study. This paper focuses on investigating the association between combat-related traumatic injury (CRTI) and both …

Exploring Research Engagement and Priorities of Transgender and Gender Diverse Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: In recent years, the U.S. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has seen an increasing population of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) veterans accessing …

Gambling problems and associated harms in United Kingdom Royal Air Force personnel

Abstract: International evidence indicates that currently serving and former military personnel may be at heightened vulnerability to problem gambling. The aim of the present …

Demographic, deployment and post-deployment experiences predict trajectories of meaning in life in OEF/OIF/OND veterans

Abstract: Research consistently links U.S. military veterans' meaning in life to better mental health and well-being. Yet, because meaning in life is usually studied as a precursor …

Examining Executive Functioning as a Moderator of Intimate Partner Violence Risk in Veterans

Abstract: This study examined the inter-relationships among posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, cognitive bias, executive functioning deficits, and intimate partner …

Suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and suicide death among Veterans and service members: A comprehensive meta-analysis of risk factors

Abstract: Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in America. Particularly at risk, Veterans are 1.5 times more likely to die by suicide than non-Veterans, and the suicide …

Why It Is Difficult for Military Personnel to Quit Smoking: From the Perspective of Compensatory Health Beliefs

Abstract: Compensatory health beliefs are barriers to healthy behavior. In an effort to understand how the prevalence of these beliefs can be reduced in individuals, 376 valid …

The effect of military service and trauma exposure on resilience

Abstract: Research suggests that military personnel are more resilient than civilians, but there are few studies on why this may be. Resilience may be a function of simply being a …