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Impact of a Housing First Intervention on Homeless Veterans with Mental Illness: a Canadian Multisite Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Introduction: A large proportion of homeless Veterans live with severe mental health problems. We examine the impact of a Housing First program that included …

Measures of spirituality for use in military contexts: a scoping review

Abstract: Introduction: The purpose of this scoping review is to identify measures of spiritual fitness that can be used in a military context. Methods: Two independent reviewers …

Cannabis use among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Despite rapidly changing cannabis use regulations in Canada, including health care support for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans, the prevalence of and …

Resilience Training, Stories, and Health

Abstract: This article is derived from my participation in, and experiences at, the fifth annual War Horse Symposium in Alberta in September 2015. The creative arts offer tools …

Renewing Our Commitments

Abstract: This publication reaffirms Scotland's commitment to support our Armed Forces community - Service personnel, veterans and families. It recognises some major achievements …

Improving Clinical Care for Veteran Trans-Femoral Amputees

Abstract: The rehabilitation pathway for Britain’s Above Knee Amputee Veterans needs to change. The NHS and its staff do their best for the cohort of 160 operationally-wounded …

British Army sexual harassment report 2015

Abstract: This study investigates the nature, prevalence and management of sexual harassment within the British Army, in order to enhance the well-being of personnel and maximise …

Military Service and Alcohol Use in the United States

Abstract: It is well known that enlistees and veterans in the United States are more likely to use alcohol than civilians. However, most of this research is potentially biased in …

Transition Support for Vulnerable Service Leavers in the U.K.: Providing Care for Early Service Leavers

Abstract: There is little research focusing on the transition experiences of early service leavers (ESLs) in the United Kingdom. This article brings together both qualitative and …

Baby Boot Camp: Facilitating Maternal Role Adaptation Among Military Wives

Abstract: Background: Current research suggests that women married to military service members may experience difficulty during the transition to motherhood attributable to the …

Association of Spouse Deployment on Pregnancy Outcomes in a U.S. Military Population

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the association of spousal deployment during the antenatal period on maternal and neonatal outcomes and to estimate whether group prenatal care …

Associations of Military Sexual Trauma, Combat Exposure, and Number of Deployments With Physical and Mental Health Indicators in Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans

Abstract: Trauma exposure (TE) and numerous deployments have been associated with negative health outcomes in veterans, many of whom have military sexual trauma (MST) and combat …