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The impact of stigma on health care-seeking behavior in military personnel with mental health challenges

Abstract: Prolonged armed conflict has raised significant concern about the mental health of military personnel and veterans. Conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and …

Development and psychometric characteristics of military burnout scale

Abstract: Burnout is an important factor affecting occupational health, which affects individual development and occupational efficacy. Soldiers usually bear special professional …

Military service and mortality risk in older adults: A nationwide retrospective cohort analysis of NHANES data

Abstract: Military service presents a paradoxical health impact, simultaneously enhancing physical fitness while increasing risks of injuries, mental health disorders, and …

Characteristics of central sensitization and its relationship with demographics and pain indicators among Veterans with chronic pain: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Central sensitization (CS) is a neural mechanism associated with the development and perpetuation of chronic pain. The purpose of this study was to examine the severity …

Comparing adherence and persistence of common selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in Veterans with major depressive disorder: A retrospective analysis of Veterans Affairs healthcare data

Abstract: Depression has a high prevalence and increasing incidence in the USA. Antidepressants, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), are the most commonly …

Elbow and wrist ultrasonography during annual examinations of Veterans with spinal cord injury: An observational study

Abstract: The purpose of this observational, cross-sectional, quality improvement project was to assess if musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders of the wrist and elbow could be …

Observational study of the relationship between negative cognitive processing bias and mental health, sleep quality in the early and middle stages of peacekeeping mission

Abstract: To examine the correlation between negative cognitive processing bias and the mental health, sleep status of peacekeepers across various time periods to establish a …

Characteristics and predictors of prescription sleep medication use among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Introduction:Sleep problems commonly co-occur with chronic pain and are associated with distress and impairment. While behavioral interventions are recommended, patients …

Risk of incident mild cognitive impairment and dementia soon after leaving incarceration among a US Veteran population

Abstract: Objectives: Increasing numbers of older adults are reentering community following incarceration (i.e., reentry), yet risk of incident neurodegenerative disorders …

Environmental barriers are associated with rehabilitation needs 10 to 15 years after traumatic brain injury: A Veterans Affairs traumatic brain injury model systems study

Abstract: Objective: To examine the association between environmental barriers and unmet rehabilitation needs during chronic recovery from traumatic brain injury (TBI) in persons …

Cardiac rehabilitation among Veterans: A narrative review

Abstract: Purpose: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a valuable secondary preventive intervention for Veterans given their increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Adults cared for …

Noise-induced hearing loss in Turkish special forces personnel

Abstract: Noise-induced hearing loss is a significant occupational hazard for police personnel. Intense noise from training and military activities can permanently damage the inner …