Socioeconomic factors affecting the demand for dental services: A military population-based study, Iran
Abstract Purpose: A better understanding of demand behaviours regarding dental services can help oral health planning for military personnel and their families. The objective of this study was to investigate the socio-economic factors affecting the demand for dental services among the military-sector-affiliated families (MSAFs). Methods: The present study was cross-sectional descriptive-analytical research conducted in Tehran […]
Causes and Duration of Change Resulting from Art-Based Activities for Members of the Australian Defence Force
Abstract Increasingly, military personnel are being exposed to arts-based rehabilitation activities that have been demonstrated as having positive effects in reducing both depressive and anxiety-based symptoms. However, little is known about the specific processes that are engaged by these activities, as well as the duration of positive effects. This study aimed to uncover the underlying […]
Evaluation of the Online, Peer Delivered ‘Post War: Survive to Thrive Program’ for Veterans with Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Abstract Background: Veterans frequently report barriers to accessing and adhering to first-line treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Online delivery of an evidence-based intervention by a peer-developed program may aid in overcoming these barriers. Purpose: This study evaluated the ‘Post War: Survive to Thrive Program’, an online, peer developed and delivered program, designed to assist […]
Effects of deployment on mental health in modern military forces: A review of longitudinal studies
Abstract Background. Earlier studies presenting evidence that operational deployment negatively affects mental health outcomes among military personnel and veterans generally have lacked conclusiveness, largely because of cross-sectional or retrospective design. Purpose. To review longitudinal studies investigating mental health outcomes of military personnel deployed in recent conflicts. Methods. MEDLINE database was searched using relevant keywords and […]
Comparing PTSD Among Returning War Veterans
Military personnel experiencing combat in Iraq and Afghanistan are suffering wounds that are much greater in number and variety than those endured by veterans of earlier wars. This circumstance is due, in part, to advances in medical science and technology. Soldiers, sailors and marines who suffered such severe wounds in earlier wars simply died because […]