Sexual trauma, suicide, and overdose in a national cohort of older Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Little is known about the association between military sexual trauma (MST) and risk for suicide-related outcomes later in life. OBJECTIVE: To determine the …

Evidence of physical deconditioning during psychiatric hospitalization in a Veteran sample

Abstract: Prior observations of low physical activity in psychiatric inpatient care suggest a risk of physical deconditioning, but to date no studies have explicitly investigated …

Impact of medical comorbidities on ketamine and esketamine treatment effectiveness for posttraumatic stress disorder and depression: A clinical outcomes analysis from the VA San Diego Healthcare System

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Ketamine and esketamine are increasingly used to manage treatment-resistant depression and have also been shown to reduce symptoms of posttraumatic stress …

Incidence of benign prostatic hyperplasia in testicular cancer survivors in the Veteran's affairs health system

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Testosterone and prostatic inflammation have been postulated to influence the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Our study aims to evaluate …

Army wives: Exploring the social determinants of health in a population with universal health care in the United States

Abstract: Guided by the World Health Organization's (WHO) Social Determinants of Health (SDH) conceptual framework the purpose of this study was to explore the SDH among military …

Army wives: Exploring the social determinants of health in a population with universal health care in the United States

Abstract: Guided by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Social Determinants of Health (SDH) conceptual framework the purpose of this study was to explore the SDH among military …

Introducing virtual reality to home-based primary care Veterans with dementia

Abstract: Introduction: Persons with dementia (PwD) can experience behavioral and psychiatric symptoms (BPS), impacting their quality of life and sense of well-being. Symptoms can …

Introduction: Human resource management and employing service leavers and Veterans

Abstract: This special issue focuses on research on recruiting and employing military veterans and Human Resource Management (HRM) interventions to support Service leavers in …

Disparities in highly effective contraceptive use among U.S. active duty service women, fiscal years 2020-2023

Abstract: Background: Despite universal coverage of all highly effective contraceptive (HEC) methods in the Military Health System (MHS), active duty service women (ADSW) have …

The General Military Support Scale: An examination of factor structure and psychological correlates

Abstract: Social support is an important protective factor against psychological health problems secondary to potentially traumatic events experienced during deployment in military …

Mammography screening utilization in female Veterans using cross-sectional survey results from the National Health Interview Survey

Abstract: PURPOSE: Although women are the fastest growing group of veterans across all military branches, there are limited data about mammography screening utilization in female …

Barriers to gambling treatment among American military personnel: A qualitative study

Abstract: Gambling disorder (GD) poses a significant public health problem, with treatment access frequently hindered by barriers. This study sought to identify the unique internal …