Naval Service Pay – NFF Report 2018

Abstract: In preparation for its annual presentation of evidence to the Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB) for 2018, the NFF carried out a short online survey on pay. The survey …

Fourteen-year trajectories of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in UK military personnel, and associated risk factors

Abstract: The aim of this study was to examine trajectories of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms over a 14-year period and the risk factors associated with each …

Exploring patterns of alcohol misuse in treatment-seeking UK veterans: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Aims: To explore patterns of alcohol misuse in a sample of treatment-seeking veterans compared to the UK Armed Forces personnel population and the general public. …

Planned Dream Interventions: A Pragmatic Randomized Control Trial to Evaluate a Psychological Treatment for Traumatic Nightmares in UK Military Veterans

Abstract: Nightmares are a hallmark symptom of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), affecting an estimated 90% of trauma-exposed adults. This article reports on a pragmatic …

Contexts precipitating help-seeking among partners of veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A qualitative exploration

Abstract: Research has shown that the increased demands associated with the aftereffects of traumatic deployment experiences can have adverse effects on the mental health, …

Understanding future needs of Canadian Veterans

Abstract: Background: Planning for the future needs of Canadian veterans requires comprehensive and detailed data on the size of the Canadian veteran population and their health. …

Role of transfusions in the development of hospital-acquired urinary tract–related bloodstream infection among United States Veterans

Abstract: Background: Urinary tract-related bloodstream infection (BSI) is associated with substantial morbidity, mortality and financial costs. We examined the role of red blood …

Identifying probable Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Applying supervised machine learning to data from a UK military cohort

Abstract: Background: Early identification of probable post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can lead to early intervention and treatment. Aims: This study aimed to evaluate …

Military-Related Exposures, Social Determinants of Health, and Dysbiosis: The United States-Veteran Microbiome Project (US-VMP)

Abstract: Significant effort has been put forth to increase understanding regarding the role of the human microbiome in health- and disease-related processes. In turn, the United …

Understanding Gender Differences in Resilience Among Veterans: Trauma History and Social Ecology

Abstract: A social-ecological framework for resilience underscores the importance of conceptualizing individuals embedded within their context when evaluating a person's …

Social causation or social erosion? Evaluating the association between social support and PTSD among Veterans in a transition program

Abstract: Introduction: Social support’s association with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Veterans is well established. One explanation for this link is social causation …