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Trajectories of posttraumatic stress in military peacekeepers: A longitudinal analysis over 23 years

Abstract: Objective: This study investigated trajectories of posttraumatic stress in Norwegian peacekeepers over a 23-year period, focusing on the prevalence and characteristics of …

Epidemiology of musculoskeletal injuries of U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets during initial military training from 2018 to 2023

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSKIs) have a longstanding deleterious impact on the health of service members (SMs) and the readiness of the armed services. …

Association between traumatic brain injury and depression stratified by Veteran status: Findings from the National Health Interview Survey

Abstract: Globally, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality, with increased incidence reported among veterans. In this study, we explored …

Geospatial estimates of suicidal ideation and suicide attempt prevalence in the U.S. Veteran population (2022)

Abstract: Background: Veteran suicide remains a major public health concern; rates increased 64.3% from 2001 to 2022 and substantial geospatial variation exists, with state-level …

A network analysis of posttraumatic stress, depression, and alcohol use in U.S. Veterans: Exploring differences by childhood maltreatment exposure

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: U.S. military service members and veterans are more likely than civilians to have experienced childhood maltreatment and co-occurring posttraumatic stress, …

A comparative examination of grit and well-being among combat and non-combat Veterans

Abstract:This quantitative comparative study examined whether combat experience significantly influences grit and psychological well-being among U.S. military veterans. Grounded in …

A network analysis of posttraumatic stress, depression, and alcohol use in U.S. Veterans: Exploring differences by childhood maltreatment exposure

Abstract: Objective: U.S. military service members and veterans are more likely than civilians to have experienced childhood maltreatment and co-occurring posttraumatic stress, …

Development of a surveillance system to identify incidence of evictions among patients in Veterans Affairs medical centers across the United States

Abstract: Evictions are a major social and public health concern in the United States. The development of Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies allows for analysis of …

Semen parameters and exposure risks in military males

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military members and veterans have unique environmental and occupational exposures and their influence on reproductive function is unknown. The objective of …

Measurement invariance of the PTSD checklist for the DSM-5 (PCL-5) in a Veteran sample

Abstract: The PTSD checklist for the DSM-5 (PCL-5) is among the most widely used measures of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Although its psychometrics are well …

Payment source shift for surgical care among Veterans enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: There is growing concern that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are shifting the costs of care to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for veterans dually …

Evaluation of anal cancer screening practices among a national cohort of Veterans with HIV

Abstract: BACKGROUND: When available, anal cytology is used for initial anal cancer screening, whereas diagnostic histology is typically performed after abnormal cytology or in …