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Rates and predictors of follow-up care and treatment initiation among women Veterans after a positive alcohol screen

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Gender-related disparities in access to alcohol-related care exist in the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) health care system. Understanding differences …

Early effects of a microprocessor-controlled knee joint on functional mobility and user satisfaction in Veterans with limb loss

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the effects of a polycentric microprocessor-controlled knee joint on functional mobility and user satisfaction. Design: Before–after pilot trial. …

Building back something remarkable from shattered pieces: An inquiry into military sexual trauma as shared online by Veteran women

Abstract: This study explored the lived experiences of eight women veterans regarding military sexual trauma (MST), as shared on two online social media platforms. The study …

Peer-to-peer support in a suicidal crisis: Comparing traditional in-person training with virtual reality (VR) training among United States Air Force personnel

Abstract: Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. and has risen over the past 15 years, including among military personnel. This study explores virtual reality (VR) …

Outcomes of a Veteran-specific pain management programme by remote technology-based delivery: An observational study

Abstract: Introduction: A residential pain management programme for military veterans with high medical and psychological comorbidity was adapted for remote delivery. This study …

Learning from the beyond-human animal: Wildlife encounters in Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Animal-assisted interventions (AAI) are a type of interaction between humans and other species with a goal of advancing human health. Native American teachings provide a …

Utilization of home modification-related durable medical equipment: Rural-urban Veterans disparities

Abstract: Home modification services, including durable medical equipment (HM-DME), are crucial for helping veterans age in place. While the U.S. Veterans Health Administration …

Gender on the front line: Representations of female military personnel on Ukrainian social media

Abstract: The role of female soldiers in armed conflicts has garnered significant attention. In Ukraine's Armed Forces many women serve both on the frontlines and in support roles, …

Preferences for and experiences with yoga in Appalachian Veterans: A mixed method study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Rural Veterans experience disproportionate rates of chronic health conditions positively affected by yoga, though preferences for yoga remain unknown in this …

Tobacco exposure linked to Warthin's tumor being the most common benign parotid neoplasm in Veterans: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Objective: Parotid gland neoplasms account for a large proportion of benign salivary gland tumors, with pleomorphic adenomas (PA) being the most common in the civilian …

Becoming or getting by: Youths' inclination to join a military career in times of crisis in Brazil

Abstract: Using novel data from a survey with 2,055 Brazilians (aged 16-26 years old), this article explores youth motives to voluntarily join military careers. Our results found …

Glutamine metabolite ratios are related to thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness: Preliminary evidence from a Veteran sample with and without history of suicidal ideation

Abstract: Background: Suicidal thoughts and behaviors are an acute public health issue, particularly among US Veterans. The interpersonal-psychological theory of suicide posits …