Social isolation and loneliness of UK veterans: a Delphi study

Abstract: Background: Evidence increasingly acknowledges the impact of social isolation and loneliness on the lives of military veterans and the wider Armed Forces Community. Aims: …

An Uphill Battle: A Qualitative Case Study of Growth Experiences of Veterans in the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: Growth is best understood in the literature as a process of prospering as individuals work through experiences of stress or trauma. Most researchers have focused on …

Low back pain, mental health symptoms, and quality of life among injured Service members

Abstract: Pain is a significant public health issue that may be particularly problematic among injured service members who are at high risk of chronic physical and mental health …

Behind Family Lines A Longitudinal Study of Dutch Families' Adaptations to Military-Induced Separations

Abstract: This article serves to provide more insight into Dutch family members' adaptations to military-induced separations, capturing the perspectives of multiple family members …

How Family Structures and Processes Interrelate: The Case of Adolescent Mental Health and Academic Success in Military Families

Abstract: The transitional nature of military life positions the family to serve as the primary and most stable influence for adolescents in military families. These …

Obesity and Morbidity Risk in the U.S. Veteran

Abstract: The obesity epidemic in the United States has been well documented and serves as the basis for a number of health interventions across the nation. However, those who …

Impact of Deployment on Military Families

Abstract: To date, approximately 300,000 families including 700,000 children have been affected by the increased and repeated number of deployments in support of the Global War on …

Facing Losses in Combat-Related Limb- Loss: A Classic Grounded Theory Study

Abstract: Background: Combat-related limb-loss has been brought to the attention of the public and the political agenda due to the increased survival rates of injured veterans …

Gender Differences in Demographic and Health Characteristics of the Million Veteran Program Cohort

Abstract: Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Million Veteran Program (MVP) is the largest ongoing cohort program of its kind with 654,903 enrollees as of June …

Gender-based differences among (US) 1990–1991 Gulf War era veterans: Demographics, lifestyle behaviors and health conditions

Abstract: Objective: The 1990–1991 Gulf War employed more women servicemembers than any prior conflict. Gender-based differences among veterans of this era have yet to be …

Perceived barriers to, and benefits of physical activity among British military veterans that are wounded, injured, and/or sick: a Behaviour Change Wheel perspective

Abstract: Many British military veterans that are wounded, injured, and/or sick (WIS) face significant physical, psychological and social challenges following discharge from the …

Understanding Military Combat Mental Health

Abstract: By its very nature, combat can have a severe impact on the physical, mental and social health of those exposed. The primary UK long-term cohort study of a sample of UK …