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An examination of modifiable healthy lifestyle behaviors and fitness in Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The U.S. Army developed the Holistic Health and Fitness system and Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) to support the overall readiness of soldiers from a …

Effect of serious mental health and physical injuries and their treatment on career trajectories for military service members

Abstract: Introduction: Research suggests injury/disability type and individual demographic factors both impact return-to-work trajectories of those with injuries/disabilities. …

Treatment responsivity in service members with PTSD and a history of childhood trauma and combat

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and combat exposure are risk factors for developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adulthood. Higher …

The association between food security and military satisfaction among a representative sample of the active-duty United States military service members, 2020

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military satisfaction is an important determinant for military retention and subsequently military readiness. Military readiness is also impacted by food …

Factors associated with contraception use among active duty service members at a large military base

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Active duty service members (ADSMs) experience higher rates of unintended pregnancy compared to the general population. While the military has introduced …

Advances in combat vascular trauma care through translational animal research across United States military service branches

Abstract: The innovation achieved through animal models for hemorrhage-generated knowledge and advancements in combat casualty care. This historical review focuses on 3 key …

Secondary pneumococcal disease in Veterans with viral respiratory infections

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Post-viral secondary bacterial infections, such as those caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, are strongly associated with influenza and respiratory syncytial …

Correlates of pain-related disability in older Veterans with chronic low back pain

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a potentially disabling condition that affects an estimated one third of older adults. Treatments recommended by existing …

Qualitative analysis of the lived experience of reproductive and pediatric health care in the military health care system

Abstract: Introduction: Persistent inequities exist in obstetric and neonatal outcomes in military families despite universal health care coverage. Though the exact underlying …

Comprehensive multidisciplinary care for military personnel and Veterans with chronic health needs: A single-institution experience from Australia

Abstract: Background: Military personnel and veterans experience complex health needs at higher rates than the general population, including both physical and mental health …

Influence of social support and personality traits on digital health technology adoption among U.S. Veterans: A mixed-methods study

Abstract: Introduction: Digital health technologies (DHT), including telemedicine and world wide web-based tools, have transformed healthcare delivery by enhancing patient …

Mortality among Norwegian military women Veterans from international peacekeeping missions between 1978 and 2023

Abstract: Introduction: Most mortality studies among Norwegian military veterans from international peacekeeping missions were conducted among men, as the number of women …