Managing resistant hypertension in rural Veterans: A pharmacist-led telehealth approach

Abstract: This case study explores the role that pharmacists can have managing resistant hypertension (RH) in rural Appalachian veterans, where health care access is limited. RH, …

Evidence for a somatic and non-somatic factor structure in the Patient Health Questionnaire-8 in a military sexual assault sample

Abstract: Introduction: The Patient Health Questionnaire-8 (PHQ-8) is a measure of depression symptom severity that is the 8-item version of the more widely used Patient Health …

'Trying to fix what is broken': Experiences of encountering children in armed conflict during military service

Abstract: Canadian Armed Forces Veterans, clinicians, and researchers (n = 39) engaged in Participatory Action Research to enhance understanding of the mental health impacts of …

A systematic review of evidence-based prevention approaches for alcohol problems with viability for military implementation

Abstract: Introduction: Hazardous alcohol use in the military exceeds that of the general population and is associated with a host of negative personal, health, social, emotional, …

Evaluating whole health engagement among homeless-experienced Veterans in an emergency shelter: A quality improvement study

Abstract: Introduction: Whole Health programs aim to integrate mental, physical, and social health to improve veteran well-being. Homeless-experienced veterans may face barriers to …

Examining psychiatric and cognitive adverse effects of brivaracetam, clobazam, lacosamide, eslicarbazepine, and perampanel in a Veteran population

Abstract: Introduction: Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder, affecting approximately 50 million people worldwide. There is limited data on the use of newer anti-seizure …

Sexually transmitted infection testing and prevalence among Veterans with and without military sexual trauma

Abstract: Background: Since the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) implemented universal screening for military sexual trauma (MST) in 2001, one-third of female Veterans and 1 in …

Impact of compulsory military service on public health: Significant benefits for obese and unfit young adult men

Abstract: Background: Obesity and poor physical fitness are essential concerns for public health and disease prevention. Alarmingly, the prevalence of both risk factors is …

System-level predictors of long-acting reversible contraception provision in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Objective: To examine the provision of long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods across the Veterans Health Administration's (VA) 140 regional healthcare …

System-level predictors of long-acting reversible contraception provision in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Objective: To examine the provision of long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods across the Veterans Health Administration's (VA) 140 regional healthcare …

Examining treatment outcomes for military service members in an intensive treatment program for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: To date, few studies have evaluated treatment outcomes for military service members who complete massed treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Furthermore, …

Bridging the siloed landscape of health and wellness programming in the military: A systems approach to integration and communication

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Defense have implemented numerous health, wellness, and prevention programs aimed at improving readiness and …