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Evaluating Air Force personnel with higher body mass indexes by monitoring ambulatory blood pressure

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: It is possible that a single clinical blood pressure (BP) reading, as currently practiced in the Indian Air Force, may not be able to establish hypertensive …

Identifying factors linked to a higher prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder among younger US military Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Posttraumatic stress disorder is a significant public health concern in the US, with military veterans disproportionately affected. Although younger veterans …

Exertional hyponatremia among active component members of the U.S. Armed Forces, 2009-2024

Abstract: Exertional hyponatremia, or hyponatremia associated with exercise, occurs within 24 hours after physical activity due to a serum, plasma, or blood sodium concentration …

Exertional rhabdomyolysis among active component members of the U.S. Armed Forces, 2020-2024

Abstract: Exertional rhabdomyolysis is a pathologic muscle breakdown associated with strenuous physical activity. A largely preventable condition, it persists as an occupational …

Trends in cervical cancer screening modality in the active component U.S. military, 2013-2023

Abstract: Cervical cancer screening recommendations have evolved in the past 20 years. Several recent studies have reported on practice pattern changes in the U.S. in response to …

Disability in veterans with PTSD, mTBI, and dual PTSD-mTBI disorder

Abstract: Objective: Cognitive complaints, such as attentional or memory concerns, are commonly reported by veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or a …

Impact of Attitudes and Rurality on Veterans’ Use of Veterans Health Administration Mental Health Services

Abstract: Objective: Veterans, especially those residing in rural areas, continue to underutilize mental health care. This longitudinal study assessed attitudes relevant to seeking …

Systematic Review of Criminal and Legal Involvement After Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment Among Veterans: Building Toward Needed Research

Abstract: Evidence indicates that substance use and mental health treatment is often associated with reduced criminal activity. The present systematic review examined this …

Recruitment of women veterans into suicide prevention research: Improving response rates with enhanced recruitment materials and multiple survey modalities

Abstract: Women veterans (WV) are the fastest growing veteran subpopulation and recognized to be at increased risk for suicide compared with civilians. Improving engagement (e.g., …

Dental Care Utilization among Veterans by Smoking Status

Given the critical importance of dental care utilization among veterans and the overall health consequences of tobacco use in all populations, the purpose of this research is to …

Latent Classes of PTSD Symptoms in Veterans Undergoing Residential PTSD Treatment

Although most veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health system are treated for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the outpatient setting, the VA has …

Telephone veteran peer coaching for mental health treatment engagement among rural veterans: The importance of secondary outcomes and qualitative data in a randomized controlled trial

To determine the effectiveness of telephone motivational coaching delivered by veteran peers to improve mental health (MH) treatment engagement among veterans.