Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Access to timely and convenient sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care is essential to force readiness and depends in part on service member's comfort …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal injury is an inherent risk associated with military training and repeated combat deployment, which can negatively impact the well-being of …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Food insecurity affects a large portion of the United States population. Many subsets of the population are affected disproportionately, including active …
Abstract: PURPOSE: Chronic neck pain is challenging to treat in Veterans. Massage therapy benefit evidence for musculoskeletal pain is building and massage is now included in …
Abstract: Some veterans face unique physical, mental, and social challenges, leading them to seek assistance from military charities. This case-control study uses data from the …
Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been related to ischemic heart disease (IHD), and the primary substrate for IHD is atherosclerotic burden. We aim to estimate …
Abstract: Individuals who are closely affiliated with total institutions often have their personal identities intertwined with the institutional logics of the institution. When …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Post-9/11 wounded, ill, and injured (WII) veterans face significant and multifaceted challenges as they reintegrate into civilian life. These challenges …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) requires the implementation of evidence-based behavioral health interventions (EBIs) to prevent harmful behaviors such …
Abstract: The Veteran Affairs (VA) mission statement is, "To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, …
Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVES: Insomnia is a common sleeping disorder in military personnel and is linked to the development and maintenance of other mental health symptoms. How …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Loneliness among older adults is a significant public health concern. There is a critical need to develop effective, tailored strategies to combat …