Gender differences in non-fatal suicidal self-directed violence prevalence and methods among U.S. Veterans

Abstract: While men Veterans have higher rates of suicide than women Veterans, women Veterans appear to experience higher rates of lifetime suicide attempt(s) (SA). Understanding …

Brief cognitive behavioral therapy for suicidal military personnel and Veterans: The Military Suicide Prevention Intervention Research (MSPIRE) randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Importance US military personnel and veterans have higher rates of suicide than the general population. Previous trials support the efficacy of brief cognitive behavioral …

Time-varying associations between diabetes and mortality following COVID-19: Evidence from a U.S. Veteran population

Abstract: Prior studies suggest that diabetes is associated with severe outcomes following COVID-19. However, most research has focused on early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, …

Association of 2024-2025 Covid-19 vaccine with Covid-19 outcomes in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Background: Amid the declining clinical severity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and diminishing public uptake of annual …

Normative fat-free mass index values based on body composition method in Army personnel

Abstract: Background: Normative fat-free mass index (FFMI) values with proposed upper and lower thresholds have been established in sport. However, FFMI has not been widely …

Postdeployment at-risk drinking among active duty women: Health care utilization and military readiness outcomes

Abstract: Background: Studies have found increasing rates of excessive drinking among women and high levels of psychiatric comorbidity. This follow-up study replicated our …

Prevention and intervention against obesity and overweight in the military: A systematic review

Abstract: Background: Overweight and obesity have a negative impact on health and have a detrimental effect on the operational readiness of soldiers. Different prevention and …

The family experience of the Invictus Games through a work family conflict lens: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Abstract: The Invictus Games are an international adaptive sports competition for wounded, injured, and/or ill military members and veterans. Essential to the Games are the …

Provider perspectives on care for Veterans with electronic health record flags for high suicide risk: A mixed methods study

Abstract: Electronic health record (EHR) flags alert staff within the Veteran Health Administration (VHA) to patients at high suicide risk for the purpose of enhancing their care. …

Exploring correlates of 6-month weight loss among black United States Veterans entering Veterans Health Administration behavioral weight management care

Abstract: Black United States (U.S.) veterans lose less weight than White veterans in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) MOVE! Weight Management Program. This study …

Caregiver recruitment and engagement: Identifying best practices and strategies for including family caregivers of Veterans in health services research

Abstract: Background: Family caregivers are integral to the care of patients and possess important perspectives regarding improving healthcare delivery. Yet, caregivers are seldom …

Wounds that won't wash away: Disgust and trauma-related contamination in military Veterans seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract:Disgust in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been relatively underexamined compared to other emotions, although it may be relevant to war-related PTSD given …