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Evaluating whole health engagement among homeless-experienced Veterans in an emergency shelter: A quality improvement study

Abstract: Background : Whole Health (WH) programs aim to integrate mental, physical, and social health to improve Veteran well-being. Homeless-Experienced Veterans (HEVs) may face …

Post-deployment emotional intelligence in Army National Guard soldiers: A phenomenological study

Abstract:The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of National Guard soldiers as they describe and perceive their use of emotional …

Longitudinal predictors of satisfaction with life and happiness among recently discharged combat Veterans

Abstract: Only a few studies have examined the predictors of veterans' psychological well-being during their first year after military service. The present study examined the …

The influence of hardiness on health outcomes in military personnel: A scoping review

Abstract: This scoping review examined the influence of hardiness on the health outcomes of military personnel using the U.S. Army's Holistic Health and Fitness framework, which …

Lived experiences of reintegration for Afghanistan Veterans who were Army combat medics

Abstract:The purpose of this study was to examine the lived experiences, strengths, and challenges of reintegrating into civilian life for GWOT Army veterans who were medics. Three …

The use of complementary health approaches among U.S. Veterans from 2002 to 2022: A prevalence and sex-stratified analysis

Abstract: The article examines the use of Complementary Health Approaches (CHA) among U.S. veterans from 2002 to 2022, with a focus on prevalence and sex-stratified analysis. The …

Need for recovery and work-family conflict in the Armed Forces: A latent profile analysis of job demands and resources

Abstract: Building on the Job Demands-Resources model, this study aims to investigate the interaction between job characteristics and work-related stress indicators in a sample of …

Investigating differences between secure and insecure attachment styles and the engagement in health-risk behaviors among military spouses

Abstract:Although previous research has examined the link between attachment style and health-risk behaviors (HRBs), no prior studies have specifically focused on military spouses, …

US Veterans’ preferences for, and predictors of participation and positive experiences in, animal-assisted interventions: A cross-sectional survey

Abstract: US military veterans face significant mental health challenges when reintegrating back into society and often seek out alternative treatments. Research shows that animal …

Home- and community-based service use among Veterans: The national landscape

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Veteran population is aging rapidly, with already higher rates of disability compared to non-Veteran peers. Consequently, demand for home- and …

Perceived companionship is associated with pain severity but not opioid tapering among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain is more prevalent among Veterans than in the general population, and greater social support is linked to better pain outcomes and emotional …