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At risk in uniform: investigating the risks of alcohol use disorders among army personnel

Abstract: Background: Military populations have higher prevalence rates of alcohol consumption and engage in heavier drinking compared to the general population. Alcohol Use …

Combat exposure, social support, and posttraumatic stress: A longitudinal test of the stress-buffering hypothesis among Veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq

Abstract: Purpose: While social support is widely viewed as a protective factor against posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), few studies have directly tested whether social …

Cumulative incidence of mental disorders in military personnel after 20 years of war in Afghanistan and 10 years in Mali - a comparison

Abstract: Background: This study compares the mental health effects of deployment on soldiers that have been deployed to Afghanistan and Mali. The psychiatric disorders among Mali …

Cumulative incidence of mental disorders in military personnel after 20 years of war in Afghanistan and 10 years in Mali - a comparison

Abstract: Background: This study compares the mental health effects of deployment on soldiers that have been deployed to Afghanistan and Mali. The psychiatric disorders among Mali …

Self-reported depressive and anxiety symptoms associated with fitness for military service and social-communicative skills in young Finnish men

Abstract: Studies on the association of self-reported depressive and anxiety symptoms with release from compulsory military service at the military call-up and with …

Sex, race, and ethnic disparities in cardiovascular disease risk factors among service members and Veterans

Abstract: Background: Health disparities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors persist among racially, ethnically, and sex diverse civilian populations. Little is known …

Diagnostic accuracy and psychometric performance of two self-report measures of posttraumatic stress disorder in older Veterans

Abstract: The Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5) and PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) have demonstrated high levels of diagnostic accuracy and strong psychometric …

Association between mental health and insomnia in young soldiers: a mediation analysis of mental health literacy

Abstract: Background: Military personnel face more stresses and challenges, and they are at greater risk of insomnia compared to the general population. Mental health is one of the …

Determinants of treatment response to cognitive behavioral therapy in Veterans presenting with comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea

Abstract: Purpose: Although cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is considered the preferred treatment for insomnia in patients with comorbid insomnia and obstructive …

Evaluating dynamic trends in Veteran enrollment and health care utilization in the Veterans Health Administration from 2018 to 2021

Abstract: Background: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Veteran enrollment and health care utilization within the United States Veterans Health Administration (VHA) remains …

Association of Alzheimer's disease genetic risk with age-dependent changes in plasma amyloid-β(42:40) in Veterans

Abstract: BackgroundIdentifying biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is critical for early diagnosis and AD risk assessment.ObjectiveWe examined the hypothesis that the plasma …

Killing in combat as a potentially morally injurious event: The diverging psychological impact of killing on peacekeepers and combat-oriented troops

Abstract: The impact of killing in combat (KIC) on veterans' long-term psychological health is multifaceted and influenced by deployment contexts. This study compared two samples …