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JAMA May 2018
Topics: Conscience; History, 20th Century; Humans; Male; Military Personnel; Military Psychiatry; Psychology, Military; United States; World War I; World War II
PubMed: 29800200
DOI: 10.1001/jama.2017.12380 -
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy Apr 2017Women comprise a significant proportion of the veteran population. Much research has been devoted to physical and mental health outcomes in veterans, both of which show... (Review)
Review
Women comprise a significant proportion of the veteran population. Much research has been devoted to physical and mental health outcomes in veterans, both of which show significant decreases in quality of life. However, little is known about the effects of female veterans' unique military experience on sexual function. In particular, military sexual trauma, general military stressors, mental health diagnoses, and other vulnerability factors contribute to sexual dysfunction, dissatisfaction, and decreases in mental health-related quality of life. We propose a model whereby all of these factors interact and contribute to sexual dysfunction in female veterans, and areas for growth in assessment and treatment are discussed.
Topics: Female; Humans; Life Change Events; Military Personnel; Quality of Life; Self Concept; Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological; United States; Veterans; Women's Health
PubMed: 26820606
DOI: 10.1080/0092623X.2016.1141822 -
Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps Apr 2019UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) policy and strategy recommend the use of a 'Defence MODified' version of the Health and Safety Executive Management Standards Indicator Tool... (Review)
Review
INTRODUCTION
UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) policy and strategy recommend the use of a 'Defence MODified' version of the Health and Safety Executive Management Standards Indicator Tool to help managers identify risks of work-related stress among Defence personnel. The Defence MODified Tool ('Stress Indicator Survey') asks personnel to rate their perceptions of eight working conditions known to be significantly associated with work-related stress. MOD psychologists are developing a Defence norm group against which future survey scores can be compared. This article describes the use of the Stress Indicator Survey in MOD and gives an overview of findings from 2016 to 2018.
METHOD
MOD psychologists conducted 27 Stress Indicator Surveys in 2016-2018. Data were collated from 6227 personnel for the Defence norm group and comparisons were conducted between Service personnel and MOD civil servants, and between Services (Royal Navy/Royal Marines (RN/RM), Army and Royal Air Force (RAF)).
RESULTS
Service personnel had significantly more favourable perceptions than MOD civil servants of most working conditions. The RN/RM had significantly more favourable perceptions than either the Army or the RAF of all working conditions. These findings indicate differential risks of work-related stress in different groups of personnel.
DISCUSSION
Possible explanations for the observed differences in risk of work-related stress are discussed, including the nature of military life and planned changes to Defence civilian headcount. Examples of managerial actions to improve working conditions based on individual survey findings are given.
Topics: Health Surveys; Humans; Military Personnel; Occupational Stress; Psychology, Military; United Kingdom
PubMed: 30530791
DOI: 10.1136/jramc-2018-001042 -
Family Process Jun 2017Military couples have a number of distinctive strengths and challenges that are likely to influence their relationship adjustment. Military couples' strengths include...
Military couples have a number of distinctive strengths and challenges that are likely to influence their relationship adjustment. Military couples' strengths include stable employment, financial security, and subsidized health and counseling services. At the same time, military couples often experience long periods of separation and associated difficulties with emotional disconnect, trauma symptoms, and reintegrating the family. This paper describes best practice recommendations for working with military couples, including: addressing the distinctive challenges of the military lifestyle, ensuring program delivery is seen as relevant by military couples, and providing relationship education in formats that enhance the accessibility of programs.
Topics: Education, Nonprofessional; Emotions; Evidence-Based Practice; Family Characteristics; Female; Humans; Interpersonal Relations; Intimate Partner Violence; Life Style; Male; Military Personnel; Time Factors
PubMed: 26932356
DOI: 10.1111/famp.12211 -
Military Medicine Dec 2011For many hundred of years, military forces have included chaplains of various faiths. Although these personnel mainly concentrate on providing for the religious and...
For many hundred of years, military forces have included chaplains of various faiths. Although these personnel mainly concentrate on providing for the religious and spiritual needs of the armed forces, they also contribute to the mental health of service personnel. This article provides a historical overview of military chaplains, examines their contributions to the psychological health of allied forces in World War I and World War II, and offers an overview of the scope of their present and future mental health related activities. The importance of the relationship between medical officers and chaplains in diagnosing and treating mental health problems is also discussed. We conclude that chaplains are capable of contributing significantly to the mental health of armed forces personnel if they are able to do so in informal and collaborative way.
Topics: History, 20th Century; Humans; Military Personnel; Pastoral Care; Professional Role; United States; World War I; World War II
PubMed: 22338348
DOI: 10.7205/milmed-d-10-00124 -
Disaster Medicine and Public Health... Oct 2020Civil-military relationships are necessary in humanitarian emergencies but, if poorly managed, may be detrimental to the efforts of humanitarian organizations. Awareness...
OBJECTIVES
Civil-military relationships are necessary in humanitarian emergencies but, if poorly managed, may be detrimental to the efforts of humanitarian organizations. Awareness of guidelines and understanding of risks relating to the relationship among deployed military personnel have not been evaluated.
METHODS
Fifty-five military and 12 humanitarian healthcare workers in South Sudan completed questionnaires covering experience, training and role, agreement with statements about the deployment, and free text comments.
RESULTS
Both cohorts were equally aware of current guidance. Eight themes defined the relationship. There was disagreement about the benefit to the South Sudanese people of the military deployment, and whether military service was compatible with beneficial health impacts. Two key obstacles to the relationship and 3 areas the relationship could be developed were identified.
CONCLUSION
This study shows that United Kingdom military personnel are effectively trained and understand the constraints on the civil-military relationship. Seven themes in common between the groups describe the relationship. Current guidance could be adapted to allow a different relationship for healthcare workers.
Topics: Adult; Altruism; Community-Institutional Relations; Feasibility Studies; Female; Humans; Interpersonal Relations; Male; Middle Aged; Military Personnel; South Sudan; Surveys and Questionnaires; United Kingdom
PubMed: 31434602
DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2019.76 -
Journal of Homosexuality 2013This article contributes to ongoing discussions related to the challenges and opportunities associated with the participation and inclusion of openly gay service... (Review)
Review
This article contributes to ongoing discussions related to the challenges and opportunities associated with the participation and inclusion of openly gay service personnel within the U.S. military. The article reviews research related to sexual orientation and military service and outlines a theory of the antecedents and outcomes of open integration of gays in the military environment. We discuss implications of this theory for future research in this area.
Topics: Female; Forecasting; History, 21st Century; Homosexuality; Humans; Male; Military Personnel; Politics; Privacy; Research; Self Disclosure; United States
PubMed: 23414276
DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2013.744676 -
The Israel Journal of Psychiatry and... 2015Military personnel deployed abroad could be exposed to more risk factors that adversely affect quality of life. In this study, we examined psychiatric symptoms and...
BACKGROUND
Military personnel deployed abroad could be exposed to more risk factors that adversely affect quality of life. In this study, we examined psychiatric symptoms and quality of life in Turkish Armed Forces deployed to Afghanistan.
METHOD
A total of 289 Turkish military personnel working in Afghanistan enrolled in this study. They completed two surveys containing questions about socio-demographic characteristics. Data were collected and analyzed from 258 of the participants.
RESULTS
The general symptom scores (GSI) were above 1 in 20.8 Percent (n=54) of the participants. The lowest SF-36 scores by the sub-groups were mental health (59.14 ± 18.56) and vitality (59.25 ± 21.17). The highest score was in the physical function subscale (84.42 ± 19.53). All Quality of Life Questionnaire Short Form (SF-36)subscale scores were lower in the GSI above 1 group than the GSI below 1 group. In the GSI above 1 group: education level and depression affected SF-36 physical functioning; paranoid ideation and somatization affected SF-36 role limitations due to physical health; age and somatization affected SF-36 pain; age affected SF-36 general health; phobic anxiety affected SF-36 vitality; age, tenure of occupation, tenure abroad; and phobic anxiety affected SF-36 mental health.
CONCLUSIONS
The negative effects of psychiatric symptoms on the quality of life were similar to those in the general population and in specific disease groups. These results should be considered when evaluating the mental health of military personnel deployed abroad.
Topics: Adult; Behavioral Symptoms; Humans; Male; Military Personnel; Quality of Life; Turkey; Young Adult
PubMed: 27357555
DOI: No ID Found -
Nursing Outlook 2021Military nurse scientists are embedded in service-affiliated branches (Army, Navy, Air Force) with different missions, but with the singular purpose of generating and... (Comparative Study)
Comparative Study
BACKGROUND
Military nurse scientists are embedded in service-affiliated branches (Army, Navy, Air Force) with different missions, but with the singular purpose of generating and disseminating research impacting the health and well-being of DoD beneficiaries.
PURPOSE
This project examines collaboration among TriService Nursing Research Program (TSNRP) members, seeking opportunities to strengthen, diversify, and expand research collaboration.
METHOD
Social network analysis (SNA) is the empirical inquiry of relations among social actors at different levels of analysis. An electronic SNA assessment and total enumerative sampling were used to explore current collaborations among PhD-prepared military nurse scientists (N = 136).
FINDINGS
The TSNRP collaboration network has a complex service-driven structure with high status actors whose advice, knowledge, or skills are sought by others, and who function as connectors or bridges across service branches.
DISCUSSION
For military scientists, SNA is instrumental in identifying influential individuals, visualizing opportunities for intraservice mentoring, designing responsive policy, and directing career opportunities for novice scientists.
Topics: Adult; Female; Humans; Intersectoral Collaboration; Male; Middle Aged; Military Nursing; Military Personnel; Nursing Research; Research Personnel; Social Networking; United States
PubMed: 33579514
DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2020.12.013 -
Childhood Abuse and Military Experience-Important Information to Better Serve Those Who Have Served.JAMA Psychiatry Mar 2016
Topics: Child Abuse; Female; Humans; Male; Military Personnel; Suicidal Ideation; Suicide, Attempted; Veterans
PubMed: 26817448
DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2015.2736