The purpose of the study was to determine whether veteran students and non-veteran students differed in their sexual behaviors and health practices and, furthermore, whether or not those differences were gender specific. Demographic characteristics of the study sample were explored by calculating frequen...
This study also examined victims' postassault help-seeking experiences and the degree to which they encountered "secondary victimization" (i.e., victim-blaming behaviors and practices engaged in by legal and medical personnel, which exacerbates victims' trauma). Most victims who sought help from ...
Interviews explored the bi-directional relationship between spirituality/religion (e.g., beliefs, practices, and experiences), and suicide ideation and behaviors. Interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis. Veterans' responses indicate that spirituality/religion can discourage or permit suicidal ...
Finally, it is possible that women with poorer health are more likely to report PTSD symptoms, and thus these findings reflect reporting bias. Alternatively, self-report screening measures may not accurately estimate the health effects of smoking, substance abuse, and sexual practices, or medical ...
The authors in this collection have incorporated data from The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), a state-based system of health surveys that collects information on health risk behaviors, preventive health practices, and health care access primarily related to chronic disease and ...
47 Behavioral interventions like CBTH are better suited to address disability than headache frequency or intensity, especially when headaches are chronic and pain cognitions/behaviors (the primary targets of CBT treatment) may be more related to function than pain experience.48 Indeed, studies show ...
The FBS's internal structure showed factoral discordance, as Claimed Virtue was negatively related to most of the FBS and to its somatic complaint components. Scores on this 12-item FBS component reflected a denial of socially undesirable attitudes and behaviors (Antisocial Practices Scale) that is...
However, unlike prior research [4], we did not find the association between trauma-related nightmares and SI to be mediated by PTSD. Unfortunately, there are currently few evidence-based practices to prevent and treat sleep difficulties among military members [1]. One promising therapy is ...
treatment and treatment adherence; affect health behaviors by increasing the perceived benefits of treatment seeking and adherence, trouble-shooting barriers, and providing cues to action; and address access barriers and enhance quality via improved resources and processes (eg, treatment review, follow-...
All yoga teachers underwent training prior to teaching study classes. A 6-hour in-person training covered the specific yoga practices suggested (e.g., postures, breathing exercises) and information on how to teach a culturally-sensitive yoga class to Veterans. Online webinars provided by Warriors...