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The shifting contours of nostalgia, homelessness, and homecoming: Vietnam war Veterans’ identity

Abstract: At the end of the Vietnam War, after the U.S. veterans returned to their homeland, they were rejected by their own society and hence experienced an inner state of …

Older Veterans’ perspectives on participation in a clinical exercise program: A qualitative study of the VA Gerofit exercise program

Abstract: Objectives: We explored the perspectives of older veterans in Gerofit, a Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) supervised clinical exercise program, to understand the …

Digital access among a national sample of currently and formerly homeless Veterans in 2022

Abstract: Background: Digital technologies are essential for connecting to the Internet and communicating with others. Methods: This study used data from the 2022 Project Community …

Wind therapy motorcycling by U.S. Veterans during COVID-19: An interpretive phenomenological analysis

Abstract: Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, U.S. Veterans struggling with posttraumatic stress found symptom relief outside traditional therapies through …

Prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea among Veterans and nonveterans

Abstract: Purpose: Understanding disease prevalence can inform treatment and resource needs across populations. This study aimed to identify the prevalence of sleep apnea (OSA) …

Moral injury and its consequences among combat Veterans: Preliminary findings on the role of moral judgment

Abstract: Exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) among combat veterans has been acknowledged as a significant stressful combat event that may lead to various …

Prevalence and characteristics of Veterans with severe hearing loss: A descriptive study

Abstract: Hearing loss is common among Veterans, and extensive hearing care resources are prioritized within the Veterans Administration (VA). Severe hearing loss poses unique …

Effect of a 15-week whole foods, plant-based diet, physical activity, and stress management intervention on cardiometabolic risk factors in a population of US Veterans: A retrospective analysis

Abstract: Military Veterans have a higher risk of incident atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) than the general population and are often clinically complex. We studied …

Effect of a 15-week whole foods, plant-based diet, physical activity, and stress management intervention on cardiometabolic risk factors in a population of US Veterans: A retrospective analysis

Abstract: Military Veterans have a higher risk of incident atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) than the general population and are often clinically complex. We studied …

Outside the realm of combat: The relationship of cumulative trauma with perceived military betrayal and military-related posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms

Abstract: The relationship between lifetime trauma history and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) severity has been established, though the relationship between lifetime trauma …

Understanding the impact of military service on support for insurrection in the United States

Abstract: Why do some individuals with military experience support the insurrection of January 6? With US military veterans playing a central role in the assault on the US Capitol, …

Suicidal ideation in male UK military personnel who sustained a physical combat injury in Afghanistan and the mediating role of leaving service: The ADVANCE cohort study

Abstract: Background/aims: Suicidal Ideation (SI) is a risk factor for suicide, a leading cause of death amongst young men globally. In this study we assess whether sustaining a …