Introduction: Although the military is a young and vigorous force, service members and veterans may experience sexual functioning problems (SFPs) as a result of military service.
Male Service members provided self-report data about their happiness, quality of life, mental and physical health, life and military experiences, and sexual functioning problems.
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.
More women of the National Guard and Reserves have deployed to combat zones overseas than ever before. Upon reintegration, these soldiers often face a number of stressors related to their combat zone experiences and readjustment to civilian life.
Female National Guard members who had children and had been deployed overseas completed interviews about their experience during reintegration. Mothers reported concerns for their children’s well-being prior to deployment.