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Survey response over 15 years of follow-up in the Millennium Cohort Study

Abstract: Patterns of survey response and the characteristics associated with response over time in longitudinal studies are important to discern for the development of tailored …

Exploring Veteran cultural competency in Canadian health care services

Abstract: On leaving the military, Canadian Armed Forces Veterans begin receiving health care services in the civilian community. Health care providers may not understand the …

Hazing in the military: a scoping review

Abstract: Introduction: Initiation rituals have long been part of military organizations, serving to create a sense of cohesion and commitment to the armed forces. However, hazing, …

How military chaplains strengthen the moral resilience of soldiers and veterans: Results from a case studies project in the netherlands

Abstract: In spiritual care research, studies on military chaplaincy are underrepresented, and most available studies center on moral injury. This article contributes to the …

Total Force Fitness: making holistic, integrated whole-person research a DoD priority

Abstract: Total Force Fitness (TFF) was conceived as a holistic framework for building and sustaining Human Performance Optimization for Warfighters and their families. As such, …

Total force fitness summit 2021: maximizing the health and well-being of Service members and their families

Abstract: Total Force Fitness (TFF) is a multidomain, holistic framework that provides the Department of Defense (DoD) with the capability to assess, promote, and sustain human …

Measuring our communities: the state of military and Veteran families in the United States

Abstract: Over this past year, hundreds of leaders, advocates, and professionals have used the data in Measuring Communities to make a difference in the lives of military-connected …

‘Where are all the women?’ Recognition and representation – UK female veterans’ experiences of support in civilian life

This report highlights the limited research and recognition of UK female veterans and their unique experiences and needs. With only 13.6% of the total veteran population being …

Workplace perceptions based upon disability and veteran identities

Abstract: We investigated the intersectionality of disability and veteran status to determine whether workplace perceptions were impacted by diverse identity experiences. Our …

Changes in patient-reported outcomes associated with receiving whole health in the Veteran Health Administration (VHA)’s National Demonstration Project

Abstract: Background: Whole Health (WH) is a patient-centered model of care being implemented by the Veterans Health Administration. Little is known about how use of WH services …

Study protocol for a sequential multiple assignment randomized trial to reduce risky drinking among service members and their partners

Abstract: Background: Military spouses and partners in relationships with a heavy drinking service member report high levels of mental health concerns and consequences, which are …

Moral injury in women military members and Veterans: What do we really know?

Abstract: Moral injury describes and explains the biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual wounds service members may develop when they are betrayed by leadership or …