Department of Defenese (DoD) Birth and Infant Health Registry data were used to examine whether maternal deployment during pregnancy was associated with adverse health outcomes at birth and in the first year of life.
Objective: The objective of this study was to determine whether parental deployment affected the rates at which children of military parents accessed health care within the military health system.
Medical claims data were utilized to determine the ratios of outpatient and well-child visit rates during parental deployment, compared with those during non-deployment. Deployment influenced the rate of health care visits differently for single and married parents.
Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine the dental utilization of children enrolled in a military dental insurance program and to assess if utilization differs by socioeconomic status.
Claims data were used to assess child utilization of the TRICARE Dental Program for a dental check-up at least once during a period of a year. The majority of children enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program had at least one dental check-up during the study year.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant health issue faced by women veterans, but little is known about their preferences for IPV-related care.
Attitudes about screening for Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) were examined in a population of female Veterans. Participants supported routine screening for IPV, and emphasized that such screening should be done by sensitive and caring providers.
The wars in Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom, OIF) and Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom, OEF) have engendered a growing population of US female veterans, with women now comprising 15% of active US duty military personnel.
Although there is considerable research on the effects of OEF/OIF deployment on Service members, few studies have focused on issues women face during deployment.
Background: The mental health of children is a primary public health concern; adolescents of military personnel may be at increased risk of experiencing poorer well-being overall and depressive symptoms specifically.