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Influencers of participation in social roles and activities among women Veterans with lower extremity amputations: An exploratory qualitative study

Abstract: Purpose: Women military Veterans with lower extremity amputations are a growing subpopulation of Veterans. There is a paucity of exploration into factors influencing …

Defining military sexual trauma: Establishing parameters and perspectives

Abstract: Background: The term military sexual trauma [MST] is increasingly used to describe instances of sexual harassment/assault that occur between serving personnel during …

American legion participation among incarcerated Veterans

Abstract: In the social sciences, belongingness is among the individual core social needs. Institutionalization is a powerful mediator in the individual search for belongingness, …

Does neuropsychological intraindividual variability index cognitive dysfunction, an invalid presentation, or both? Preliminary findings from a mixed clinical older adult Veteran sample

Abstract: Introduction: Intraindividual variability across a battery of neuropsychological tests (IIV-dispersion) can reflect normal variation in scores or arise from cognitive …

An integrative review of military sexual trauma in women Veterans: Understanding experiences and impacts

Abstract: This is a focused review of the most current publications and direct experiences of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) among veteran women and the lasting impact on this …

"Just food doesn't do it": Understanding food insecurity among rural Veterans in the United States

Abstract: Food security among rural veteran populations is an understudied subject. This study uses qualitative data from 106 semi-structured interviews conducted with staff from …

Challenges with mobility devices for female Veterans with spinal cord injuries

Abstract: CONTEXT: The growing number of females entering the armed forces has led to an increase in the number of female Veterans with spinal cord injury and diseases (SCI/D) …

Should I stay or should I go? The collective effects of work, family, and mental health on military career intentions among active-duty and national guard and reserve soldiers

Abstract: This study examined diverse predictors of military career intentions, specifically whether to stay in the military or leave, and differences based on duty status (i.e. …

Women are not small men: The UK's new, comprehensive Tri-Service Anthropometry survey

Abstract: Human Factors Engineers need accurate anthropometric data to design military equipment that is safe, comfortable and enables performance under extreme operational …

From service to struggle: Exploring the link between service-connected disability and poverty among Veteran households

Abstract: I examine the relationship between service-connected disability and poverty among veteran households using data from the 2009-2019 1-year American Community Survey. I …

A thematic analysis of perceptions of VHA emergency care and suicide risk assessment among Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans who are homeless are at elevated risk for suicide, and often access Veterans Health Administration (VHA) emergency services to address their health …

An exploratory analysis of the metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease risk calculations in Veterans with spinal cord injury and disorders

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: (1) To describe and compare cardiovascular and cardiometabolic disease risk scores using three existing risk calculators: Framingham Risk Score (FRS), …