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Transgender Health Care in the U.S. Military and Veterans Health Administration Facilities

Abstract: Health care for transgender veterans in the United States (U.S.) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is relatively new and for active duty service members (ADSMs) in the …

Low Income as a Multiplicative Risk Factor for Oral Pain and Dental Problems among U.S. Veteran Smokers

Abstract: Compared to the United States (U.S.) general population, military veterans are at an increased risk of experiencing dental problems. This study documented associations …

Observed Relationship Behaviors and Sleep in Military Veterans and Their Partners

Abstract: Background: Emerging research has begun to examine associations between relationship functioning and sleep. However, these studies have largely relied on self-reported …

Suicide mortality among male veterans discharged from Veterans Health Administration acute psychiatric units from 2005 to 2010

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to calculate suicide rates and identify correlates of risk in the year following discharge from acute Veterans Health …

Native American Vietnam-era Veterans’ Access to VA Healthcare: Vulnerability and Resilience in Two Montana Reservation Communities

Abstract: As a growing segment of the military, Native Americans are expected to increase enrollment in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare. Currently, 20% of Native …

Managing Chronic Pain in Primary Care: It Really Does Take a Village

Abstract: Some healthcare systems are relieving primary care providers (PCPs) of “the burden” of managing chronic pain and opioid prescribing, instead offloading chronic pain …

Veterans are not the only ones suffering from post traumatic stress symptoms: what do we know about dependents' secondary traumatic stress?

Abstract: Previous research has mainly focused on veterans' mental health problems, especially on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Less is known about the impact that the …

Prevalence of PTSD and other mental disorders in UK service personnel by time since end of deployment: a meta-analysis

Abstract: Background: US studies have shown an increase of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, but not alcohol misuse related to time of assessment since …

Impact of Social Networking Sites on Children in Military Families

Abstract: Youth in military families experience a relatively unique set of stressors that can put them at risk for numerous psychological and behavior problems. Thus, there is a …

Smoking-related cancer in military veterans: retrospective cohort study of 57,000 veterans and 173,000 matched non-veterans (Scotland)

Abstract: Background: Serving military personnel are more likely to smoke, and to smoke more heavily, than civilians. The aim of our study was to examine whether veterans have an …

Treating Veterans and Military Families: Evidence Based Practices and Training Needs Among Community Clinicians

Abstract: Little is known about the capacity of community providers to provide military informed evidence based services for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We conducted a …

Effects of an Interactive School-Based Program for Preventing Adolescent Sexual Harassment: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Evaluation Study

Abstract: Many adolescents experience sexual harassment and victims of sexual harassment have higher risks regarding well-being and health behaviors such as higher risks of …