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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.

Headache Disorders in the Millennium Cohort: Epidemiology and Relations With Combat Deployment

Type
PRTW

Service members from all branches of the military completed paper-and-pencil surveys as part of the Millennium Cohort Study. Researchers were interested in exploring the association between deployment and combat exposure with migraine and headache disorders.

Publication year
2011
Authors
Jankosky, C. J. Hooper, T. I. Granado, N. S. Scher, A. Gackstetter, G. D. Boyko, E. J. Smith, T. C.

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.

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.

Determinants of Health-Promoting Behaviors in Military Spouses During Deployment Separation

Type
PRTW

Through self-reported surveys, researchers examined what factors (perceived stress, number of work hours, number of children, etc.) affected the involvement of health-promoting behaviors (exercise, dietary, medical check-ups, substance avoidance, etc.) for wives of deployed Active Duty Army Soldi

Publication year
2011
Authors
Padden, D. L. Connors, R. A. Agazio, J. G.