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Exploring the protective properties of perceived military and non-military social support in relation to perceived substance abuse among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Perceived social support serves as a protective factor in the course of chronic pain and substance use disorders in civilian populations, but the role of …

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in Gulf War Veterans in relation to deployment exposures

Abstract: Many 1990-1991 Gulf War Veterans (GWVs) were exposed to toxicants and environmental hazards during deployment, including oil well fire smoke, chemical/biological agents, …

Self-compassion attenuates the association between PTSD severity and suicidal ideation severity among Veterans

Abstract: Objective: PTSD is associated with increased suicide risk. This study assessed whether higher levels of self-compassion attenuated this association in a sample of …

Suicide rates and methods among Veteran cancer survivors within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 2010–2020

Abstract: Suicide rates among Veterans without mental health conditions have risen 16 % between 2001 and 2022; cancer may be one factor contributing to this increased risk. The …

Self-compassion attenuates the association between PTSD severity and suicidal ideation severity among Veterans

Abstract: Objective: PTSD is associated with increased suicide risk. This study assessed whether higher levels of self-compassion attenuated this association in a sample of …

VA-purchased community care and risk of potentially unsafe concurrent medication use among Veterans receiving opioids: A regression discontinuity analysis

Abstract: Objective: To examine whether eligibility for Veterans Health Administration (VA) community care, which expanded Veterans' access to VA-funded care outside VA, increased …

VA‐purchased community care and risk of potentially unsafe concurrent medication use among Veterans receiving opioids: A regression discontinuity analysis

Abstract: Objective: To examine whether eligibility for Veterans Health Administration (VA) community care, which expanded Veterans' access to VA-funded care outside VA, increased …

Ethnoracial inequities in social stressors and patterns of alcohol use in a population of United States transgender Veterans

Abstract: Background: Due to marginalization, transgender and people of color living in the United States (U.S.) experience disparities in social determinants of health and mental …

Daily associations between posttraumatic stress disorder, cannabis use, and negative affect among Veterans

Abstract: This study investigates how symptoms of PTSD, cannabis use, and negative emotions vary on a day-to-day basis among US military veterans. Ecological momentary assessment …

Incidence and prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent and young adult US military dependents from 2018 to 2022

Abstract: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among people who menstruate. Adolescent and young adult (AYA) military dependents, a large, diverse …

Breaking point: Musculoskeletal combat injuries in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria-epidemiology and future directions of care on the battlefield after over two decades of war

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The United States has been involved in ongoing combat operations since 2001, the longest period of conflict in the nation's history. This study's intent was …

Incident atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease among Veterans by gender identity: A cohort study

Abstract:Background: Transgender and gender diverse (trans) populations are at elevated risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Objective: Measure the association …