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Improving postoperative care for Veterans with obstructive sleep apnea through preoperative education and the electronic health record: A quality improvement project

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement (QI) project was to establish and evaluate a process to improve use of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy on the day …

Pre-service predictors of new-onset alcohol misuse in male United States Marines

Abstract: Introduction: U.S. military personnel have a high prevalence of alcohol misuse, which can adversely affect force readiness. The objective of this study was to identify …

Substances use and risk of hypertension before midlife in military young adults: CHIEF cohort study, 2014–2020

Abstract: Background: The use of substances, e.g., tobacco and betel nut, are prevalent among military personnel in Taiwan, whereas some specific substances such as alcohol use are …

Gun ownership for safety/protection and unsecure firearm storage practices: Suicide risk and prevention among U.S. Army servicemembers

Abstract: Introduction: 2021 had the highest number firearm suicide deaths in U.S. history, with veterans representing 62.4% of firearm suicide deaths. The study objective is to …

A qualitative analysis of family building desires and barriers among LGBTQ+ military service members

Abstract: Objective: To explore family building desires and evaluate any barriers to seeking infertility care as reported by LGBTQ+ service members. Materials and methods: We …

Insomnia and sleep apnea in the entire population of US Army soldiers: Associations with deployment and combat exposure 2010-2019, a retrospective cohort investigation

Abstract: Objectives: This retrospective cohort study examined clinically diagnosed insomnia and sleep apnea and analyzed associations with deployment and combat exposure in …

Comparing family planning desires and barriers between gay and lesbian military service members

Abstract: Objective: To investigate family planning amongst military service members identifying as LGBTQ+. Materials and methods: We developed a survey using a modified Delphi …

Factors associated with influenza vaccination in a national Veteran cohort

Abstract: Introduction: Only 53% of American adults receive influenza vaccination, and disparities in vaccination exist among particular racial and ethnic groups. This study …

Associations of military sexual harassment and assault with nonsuicidal self-injury: Examining gender and sexual orientation as moderators

Abstract: Military sexual harassment (MSH) and assault (MSA) are prevalent among service members and are linked to negative psychosocial outcomes, including self-directed violence. …

Multi-modal risk factors differentiate suicide attempters from ideators in military Veterans with major depressive disorder

Abstract: Background: The suicide rate for United States military veterans is 1.5× higher than that of non-veterans. To meaningfully advance suicide prevention efforts, research …

Should military Veterans be classified as high risk for prostate cancer screening? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Objective: To assess the unique risks of prostate cancer among U.S. veterans, and to advocate for improved care by raising awareness of the gaps in current AUA guidelines …

Trauma reactivation 50 years later: Yom Kippur war Veterans after the October 7 attack

Abstract: Fifty years after the Yom Kippur War began with a surprise attack, the October 7 terror attack caught Israelis off guard in yet another surprise attack. The current study …