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A systematic review of the effectiveness of alcohol brief interventions for the UK Military personnel moving back to civilian life

Abstract: Background: Higher levels of alcohol consumption have been observed in the UK armed forces compared with the general population. For some, this may increase the risk of …

Outcomes of a Therapeutic Fly-Fishing Program for Veterans with Combat-Related Disabilities: A Community-Based Rehabilitation Initiative

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the outcomes of a therapeutic fly-fishing program for veterans with combat-related disabilities. A total of 40 veterans …

Lifetime Sexual Assault and Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Women Veterans

Abstract: Women veterans report a high prevalence of sexual assault. Unfortunately, there are limited data on the reproductive health sequelae faced by these women. Our objective …

A randomized controlled trial of a web-based, personalized normative feedback alcohol intervention for young-adult veterans

Abstract: Objective: Young adult American veterans are at-risk for problematic alcohol use. However, they are unlikely to seek care and may drop out from lengthy multicomponent …

Risk factors for sexual violence in the military: an analysis of sexual assault and sexual harassment incidents and reporting

Abstract: Using the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study, this thesis studies the effects of demographics, prior victimization, deployment status, and workplace …

Demographic Research of the Serving and Former Officer Community

Abstract: This report on the demographics of the serving and former officer community which was commissioned by the Officers’ Association (OA) and funded by Forces in Mind …

Quality Participation Experiences in the Physical Activity Domain: Perspectives of Veterans with a Physical Disability

Abstract: An important consideration for physical activity (PA) participation for individuals with a physical disability, including veterans, is that opportunities exist for full …

Army Life in Scotland - Army Families Federation Survey

Abstract: The Army Families Federation’s latest roadshow is taking place in Kinloss, Scotland on 23 March 2017. We wanted to hear from as many families as possible, prior to the …

The Transition Experiences of British Military Veterans

Abstract: The aim of the current research was to investigate the transition experiences of British military veterans upon exiting the military and rejoining civilian society, …

Perceived Barriers to Physical Activity in Older and Younger Veterans With Serious Mental Illness

Abstract: Objective: Individuals with serious mental illness endorse many more medical and psychosocial barriers to physical activity (PA) than the general population. However, it …

Lessons learned from an advanced access trial within a Canadian Armed Forces primary care clinic

Abstract: Accessibility is a key element of an effective primary care system. Literature has outlined that primary care practices have successfully employed an advanced access …

Existing evidence on noise induced hearing loss and tinnitus in the military and other occupational groups

Abstract: This report was commissioned for the ‘HearWell Collaboration’ – an international collaboration withthe aim of developing a comprehensive and relevant research …