Attitudinal predictors of no-show to substance use disorder treatment intake in Veterans

Abstract: Background: Substance use disorder (SUD) exacts a devastating psychosocial and medicolegal toll in Veterans. Despite the availability of quality SUD care provided by the …

Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among military personnel: A systematic review protocol

Abstract: Introduction: Military personnel are a unique population with heightened vulnerability to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), often exhibiting higher prevalence rates …

PTSD symptom clusters and alcohol use among midlife women Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: There are high rates of co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use among women Veterans. Given the growing number of midlife women …

Clinician views on inhaler substitution in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In July 2021, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) implemented a nationwide inhaler formulary change affecting approximately 260,000 veterans with chronic …

Quality of recovery in Veterans following postoperative ketamine infusion implementation

Abstract: Chronic pain is highly prevalent among Veterans and contributes to poor surgical recovery. This pilot quality improvement project evaluated a structured postoperative …

Relationships between combat injury, pain, mobility and post-service employment: The ADVANCE study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Over 600 UK Armed Forces personnel and civilians were seriously injured in the conflict in Afghanistan. We examined whether combat injury, and limb loss …

The impact of exposure to morally injurious events on posttraumatic stress symptoms among Israeli combat Veterans: a longitudinal moderated mediation model of moral injury outcomes and dispositional forgiveness

Abstract: Background: Exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) during military service can lead to moral injury (MI) outcomes and posttraumatic stress symptoms …

Retrospective analysis of racial differences in treatment patterns and prostate-specific antigen responses among patients with prostate cancer treated with Relugolix in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Introduction: Relugolix is the only oral androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) approved for advanced prostate cancer (PC). Real-world evidence on treatment patterns and …

Evaluating an expressive writing program in supporting military women's transition to civilian life

Abstract: Expressive writing programs provide opportunities to engage in reflective writing centred on lived experience. Research shows the benefits of expressive writing for …

The demography of mortality disadvantage among male U.S. Veterans in later life: New evidence from the Health and Retirement Study

Abstract: Using the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), this article explores the association between military service and mortality among American men over age 50 between 1992 and …

The effects of interpersonal violence and traumatic brain injuries on mental health diagnoses in female and male Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine sex differences in exposure to military sexual trauma (MST), intimate partner violence (IPV), and traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their …

Examining the acceptability and feasibility of a doula intervention program for Veterans receiving VA maternity care benefits

Abstract: We aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a community-based doula care pilot program for pregnant veterans receiving Department of Veterans Affairs …