Prevalence of leptospirosis among soldiers: A systematic review

Abstract: Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that spreads through water and soil contaminated with infected animal urine. Soldiers have a higher risk of infection because they …

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 …

Sitting with suicide: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for suicide prevention in military Veterans

Abstract: With recent studies citing that as many as 44 Veterans die by suicide daily, Veteran suicide is a pressing public health concern (America's Warrior Partnership. (2022). …

The prevention of suicide in older military Veterans

Abstract: Suicidal behavior among older military veterans is an important medical and social problem. The goal of this literature review is to discuss this underappreciated issue …

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 …

Preparing rehabilitation counselors to serve Veterans: Perspectives of post-9/11 student Veterans in rehabilitation counselor education programs

Abstract: This study addressed the following research question: How should rehabilitation counselor education (RCE) programs prepare rehabilitation counselors to provide services …

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 …

Combat Veterans' experiences of moral injury, cannabis use disorder and the process of meaning-making: A mixed methods study

Abstract: Combat veterans are highly inclined to develop substance use disorders, including Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD), with emerging evidence suggesting that combat related …

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 …

Global approaches to supporting mental health and resettlement for Veterans with embodied trauma: A comprehensive scoping review

Abstract: Objectives: Military veterans face significant holistic challenges when leaving military services and resettling back into the community. Recent research has shown that …

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 …