Developing culturally centered outreach materials for rural Native Veterans

Abstract: Native Americans serve in the U.S. military at the highest rate per capita of any ethnoracial group and have elevated rates of mental health (MH) difficulties compared to …

Gender differences in "making weight" behaviors among U.S. Iraq and Afghan war Veterans: Implications for future health

Abstract: Objective: Failure to "make weight" carries significant consequences for military personnel including additional training burdens, stigma, possible demotion, or even …

Area deprivation index and melanoma thickness in Veterans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: The US Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides comprehensive medical care for enrolled veterans. Differences in melanoma diagnosis, associated with …

Military sexual trauma and mental health counseling: Effects on resilience over time among recent‐era U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) is prevalent and causes numerous deleterious effects on survivors. This study investigated the association between mental health counseling …

The association between sex and lung cancer screening adherence to follow-up in a cohort of Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: The 2021 update to the United States Preventive Services Task Force guidelines for lung cancer screening (LCS) aims to reduce disparities derived from sex, …

Women and men Veterans' initiation, engagement, and retention in treatment for substance use disorders: A cross-sectional investigation using VHA administrative data

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: More men have substance use disorders (SUD) in the US compared to women; however, the gender gap is closing, including among US veterans. Little information …

Effects of using a smart bassinet on the mental health of military-affiliated pregnant women: Protocol for a randomized controlled sleep health and mood in newly expectant military mothers (SHINE) trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are higher among pregnant military service women (26%) and military spouses (12.2%) compared to the civilian …

A novel approach used for reconstruction of facial blast wound injury-a case report from the Russo-Ukrainian war

Abstract: The current Russo-Ukrainian war has seen the return of similar patterns seen in the First World War. The aim is to demonstrate a case of facial reconstruction using a …

Changes in pain and related health outcomes after cognitive processing therapy in an active duty military sample

Abstract: This study explored the association between changes in pain and related health outcomes and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms following cognitive processing …

Preprocessing of natural language process variables using a data-driven method improves the association with suicide risk in a large Veterans affairs population

Abstract: Objective: Suicide risk assessment has historically relied heavily on clinical evaluations and patient self-reports. Natural language processing (NLP) of electronic …

A scoping review on the efficacy/effectiveness and utilization of complementary and integrative health for pain in the military health system

Abstract: Introduction: This scoping review evaluated the efficacy/effectiveness and utilization of complementary and integrative health (CIH) therapies for pain management within …

Behavioral health outcomes in the 12 months following major limb loss among active duty service members treated in the military health system, 2001-2017

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Over 2,100 active duty service members (ADSM) have experienced traumatic limb loss since 2001. Combat-injured ADSMs have over 3 times the odds of developing …