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Studying military and Veteran health using a life-course approach: Lessons learned from a Canadian record linkage study

Abstract: The Canadian Forces Cancer and Mortality Study (CFCAMS) is an example of a study that uses the life-course approach to research. This article provides an overview of …

Establishing cut-offs for the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for people living with chronic pain

Abstract:Introduction: This study aimed to establish clinically informed sub-group cut-offs for the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ) by examining correlations and main and …

Employment and mental health among UK ex-service personnel during the initial period of the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted participation in the labour force and may have affected mental health, both directly through the effects of illness and isolation …

Experiences of ethnic minority personnel in the armed forces: A systematic review

Abstract: Ethnic minority personnel experience greater levels of harassment and discrimination than their nonminority counterparts. This review demonstrates the impact of these …

Loving a broken soul: The lived experience perspective on the implications of Veterans’ moral injuries for families.

Abstract:Research on and investigation of potential implications of moral injury (MI) for Veteran family members remains uncharted territory while its harsh realities play out in …

Childhood adversities and post-military-service incarceration in a male UK Armed Forces Veteran sample from Northern Ireland

Abstract: Exposure to childhood adversity confers increased risk for a range of adverse outcomes, including involvement with the criminal justice system. Military Veterans are …

Awareness of and willingness to access support among UK military personnel who reported a mental health difficulty

Abstract: Being aware of and willing to access mental health services are important first steps in help-seeking behaviour. However, evidence suggests that UK armed forces personnel …

Mediating role of dyadic satisfaction on social support and health outcomes in a sample of military family care-givers

Abstract: Military family caregivers (MFCs) may experience health-related challenges associated with their care-giving responsibilities. Perceived support from a spouse or partner …

Involving families in Veteran mental health care: Key considerations and recommendations.

Abstract:A recently developed Conceptual Framework advocates for a transformed system of mental health services and supports for Veterans and their families. This transformed …

VETDEBT: An analysis of U.S. student Veteran credit card use while enrolled in U.S. post-secondary education

Abstract: Introduction: This explorative quantitative study examined the debt levels of U.S. student Veterans after completing a bachelor’s degree. Methods: This study measured …

Microprocessor Knee Versus Non-Microprocessor Knee for Backup Device in Lower Limb Prostheses: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: Current policy in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) is to provide individuals who require a prosthesis for a knee disarticulation (KD) or …

Success in life after Service: A Perspective on Conceptualizing the Well-being of Military Veterans

Abstract: Military members want to do well when they leave service. Good well-being is one way of thinking about success in the transition to life after service. The word …