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The impact of stigma on health care-seeking behavior in military personnel with mental health challenges

Abstract: Prolonged armed conflict has raised significant concern about the mental health of military personnel and veterans. Conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and …

Posttraumatic stress disorder in serving Australian Defence Force members 2002-2023: A systematic evidence review

Abstract: Background: Defence forces globally face recruitment and retention challenges, with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often contributing to early discharge.Objective: …

Veteran pathways to homelessness and housing solutions: A scoping review

Abstract: Transitioning from military to civilian life is a complex process influenced by veterans’ social networks, health, employment, housing stability, and access to support …

Psychiatric conditions and symptoms after toxic environmental exposures during military service: An evidence map

Abstract: BACKGROUND: US service members are often exposed to a range of service-related hazards. To date, there has been limited synthesis of the existing research conducted on …

Utility of the Brain Gauge in traumatic brain injury: Results of the Al Asad missile exposure traumatic brain injury and health implications study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Blast exposure is responsible for the great majority of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in deployed military service members (SMs). More rapid and reliable …

Management of traumatic brain injury in a large-scale combat environment

Abstract: The United States Armed Forces face the potential reemergence of large-scale combat operations (LSCO) as the predominant operating environment of the 21st century as a …

The wounded face in uniform: Surgical reconstruction and identity restoration in military facial trauma

Abstract: Facial trauma in military personnel carries psychological implications that extend beyond physical injury. Because the face is closely tied to identity, recognition, …

Battling for equality: Systemic discrimination against women in the Indian armed forces

Abstract: This article examines systemic discrimination against women in the Indian Armed Forces, focusing on institutional barriers and gender-based challenges from 1992 to 2024. …

The cost of poor military-to-civilian transition among the UK Armed Forces community: Findings from ‘Understanding the Transition from Military to Civilian Life’

Abstract: Approximately 15,000 people leave the UK Armed Forces each year, with most having a positive transition to civilian life. However, a minority of ex-Service personnel …

The ethical dimensions of military public health

Abstract: The practice of public health within military settings presents distinct ethical challenges that differ from those encountered in civilian public health practice. This …

Tobacco cessation strategies in military personnel: A meta-analysis of randomized trials

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of behavioural and pharmacological tobacco cessation interventions among active-duty military personnel and veterans. Methods: We …

Veterans and military-connected individuals in the civilian workforce: An integrative review and research agenda

Abstract: Purpose: This purpose of this study is to integratively review and synthesize six decades of research on military-connected individuals in the civilian workforce, framing …