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Functional limitations and firearm purchases among low-income U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Functional limitations may be associated with firearm ownership among veterans by amplifying perceptions of vulnerability and the need for security, yet their …

Relationships between resilience, perceived social support, and mental health in military personnel: A cross-lagged analysis

Abstract: Background: Despite the growing application of the Dual-factor model of mental health (DFM), there is a paucity of research on military personnel. Additionally, existing …

Study protocol and preliminary baseline characteristics of a VA multi-site, mixed methods, randomized controlled study evaluating supported employment provided to Veterans with opioid use disorder

Abstract: Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a pervasive and devastating public health crisis that continues to take a heavy toll on individuals and communities across the United States. …

The mental health of Chinese military personnel: A cross-sectional epidemiological study

Abstract: Backgrounds: Considering the crucial role of military personnel's mental health in the armed forces, society, and the nation, the present study aims to describe the …

Assessment of harm reduction receipt and infectious diseases outcomes in United States Veterans with opioid use disorder and history of injection drug use

Abstract: Background: Injection drug use (IDU) may lead to negative health outcomes and increased healthcare utilization. In US Veterans (USV) with opioid use disorder (OUD), there …

Feasibility and acceptability of tailored sexual assault prevention in the US Air Force

Abstract: Background: Sexual assault prevention is a priority for the military and is likely to be most effective when tailored to specific needs and individual experiences. …

Risk factors for adverse health in military and law enforcement personnel; an umbrella review

Abstract: Background: A better understanding of adverse health and underlying risk factors in the context of military and law enforcement is essential to developing future …

Feasibility, acceptability, and initial outcomes of a psychological adjustment and reintegration program for transitioned military Veterans

Abstract: Background: Reintegration and adjustment to civilian life after military service is crucial for veterans' mental and physical health. However, there is a lack of …

Differing needs for advance care planning in the Veterans Health Administration: use of latent class analysis to identify subgroups to enhance advance care planning via group visits for Veterans

Abstract: Background: Advance Care Planning via Group Visits (ACP-GV) is a patient-centered intervention facilitated by a clinician using a group modality to promote healthcare …

Guideline concordant opioid therapy in Veterans receiving VA and community care

Abstract: Guideline concordant opioid therapy is a key part of the concerted effort to address the opioid crisis in the United States. The study aimed to compare the rates of …

Association of deployment characteristics and exposures with persistent ill health among 1990-1991 Gulf War Veterans in the VA Million Veteran Program

Abstract: Background: Veterans of the 1990-1991 Gulf War have experienced excess health problems, most prominently the multisymptom condition Gulf War illness (GWI). The Department …

Determinants of oral health among Iranian soldiers: a structural equation modeling study

Abstract: Background: Military personnel often face unique challenges in maintaining optimal oral health. This study investigated the oral health status, caries experience, and …