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The research team within the Center for Research and Outreach has a multi-dimensional approach that includes conducting empirical studies, program evaluations, analysis of secondary data, and the use of empirical research to identify and address key issues impacting children, youth, and families. Through this process, we review academic literature, translate research into practice, develop materials to help non-academics be critical consumers of scientific research, and promote the use of evidenced-based information in decision making.

Children of National Guard Troops Deployed in the Global War on Terrorism

Type
Abstract

This study examined deployment effects in children and spouses of National Guard troops using a longitudinal design to assess 18 children (ages 6 to 17 years) and 13 non-deployed spouses before, during, and after deployment.

Publication year
2011
Authors
Pfefferbaum, B. Houston, J. B. Sherman, M. D. Melson, A. G.

Civilian Employment Among Recently Returning Afghanistan and Iraq National Guard Veterans

Type
PRTW

National Guard members are often faced with the difficult task of finding a new job following deployment. Service memebrs who were employed or unemployed at 45-60 days after demobilization were compared on several variables (e.g., demographics, deployments, mental and physical health).

Publication year
2011
Authors
Burnett-Zeigler, I. Valenstein, M. Ilgen, M. Blow, A. J. Gorman, L. A. Zivin, K.

Civilian Employment Among Recently Returning Afghanistan and Iraq National Guard Veterans

Type
Abstract

National Guard Service members face deactivation from active duty soon alter they return to the United States and rapid entry into the civilian workforce; therefore, it is important to examine employment among these Veterans. Methods:The sample included 585 National Guard service members.

Publication year
2011
Authors
Burnett-Zeigler, I. Valenstein, M. Ilgen, M. Blow, A. J. Gorman, L. A. Zivin, K.

Prevalence and Characteristics of Driving Difficulties in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom Combat Returnees

Type
Abstract

We studied the prevalence and characteristics of selfreported driving difficulties and examined their association with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and/or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Operation Iraqi reedom/Operation Enduring Freedom(OIF/OEF) veterans who were seen at a Department of V

Publication year
2011
Authors
Lew, H. L. Kraft, M. Pagoda, T. K. Amick, M. M. Woods, P. Cifu, D. X.

Prevalence and Correlates of Alcohol Misuse Among Returning Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans

Type
PRTW

The prevalence and correlation between reported alcohol misuse, the associations with mental health symptoms (depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, suicidal ideation) and factors related to treatment utilization of recently returned OEF/OIF National Guard (NG) Service members

Publication year
2011
Authors
Burnett-Zeigler, I. Ilgen, M. Valenstein, M. Zivin, K. Gorman, L. Blow, A. Duffy, S. Chermack, S.

Deployment and Mental Health Diagnoses Among Children of US Army Personnel

Type
PRTW

Medical record data were used to examine the association between deployment length and mental health diagnoses among children and adolescents of US Army Active Duty personnel who had experienced or not experienced deployment.

Publication year
2011
Authors
Mansfield, A. J. Kaufman, J. S. Engel, C. C. Gaynes, B. N.

Deployment and Mental Health Diagnoses Among Children of US Army Personnel

Type
Abstract

Objective: To characterize the risk of mental health diagnoses among children of US military personnel associated with parental deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Design: Nonrandomized, retrospective cohort study (2003-2006).

Publication year
2011
Authors
Mansfield, A. J. Kaufman, J. S. Engel, C. C. Gaynes, B. N.