Using a large nation-wide sample consisting of Active Duty Service members across branches from 2001 to 2006, this study examined the associations between deployment characteristics (location and length) and diagnostic rates for major depression and substance use disorder.
Objective: We assessed the relationship between active duty status and daily insufficient sleep in a telephone survey. Methods: U.S.
Given the importance of sleep in health outcomes, phone survey data were used to examine the relationship between active duty status and sleep issues. Active Duty service was associated with an increase in insufficient sleep over the past 30 days.
Objective: Although criminal behavior in veterans has been cited as a growing problem, little is known about why some veterans are at increased risk for arrest.
Self-report survey data were used to examine the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury, anger and irritability, as well as criminal justice involvement among Veterans who served after September 11, 2001.
Approximately one million gay and lesbian Americans are veterans, and rates of engagement in the Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system may be increasing for both sexual and gender minority veterans.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) Veterans participated in a focus group or individual interview and completed self-report measures about their experiences, beliefs and preferences in communicating with VA healthcare providers.
Objective: This study examined the relationship among childhood trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, and adult social support in a large sample of veterans who served in the military after 09/11/2001, with a specific focus on the potential role of the PTSD avoidance and numbing
Survey data from Veterans who served post 9-11 were utilized to examine the relationships among childhood trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, and adult social support.
Although criminal justice involvement and incarceration are common problems for homeless veterans, few studies have examined childhood risk factors for criminal justice involvement among veterans.