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{"title":"Establishing cut-offs for the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for people living with chronic pain","authors":"Freddy Bishay, Gregory K. Tippin, Adria Fransson, E. Hapidou","doi":"10.3138/jmvfh-2022-0076","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jmvfh-2022-0076","url":null,"abstract":"LAY SUMMARY Cut-offs were established for the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ) by examining it with other clinical measures in 189 patients, including 69 Veterans, who attended a four-week interdisciplinary chronic pain management program. By dividing the PSEQ scores into low, medium, and high ranges, the authors examined the PSEQ’s association with fear of movement/re-injury (kinesiophobia), pain interference, and pain catastrophizing at admission and discharge from the program. Kinesiophobia was found to be most related to the proposed cut-offs. Findings support the use of PSEQ cut-offs when considering self-efficacy and kinesiophobia. Future research should evaluate these cut-offs with larger samples and functional/occupational measures. The findings show promise for individuals with chronic pain and continue to increase the understanding of the clinicians who work with them.","PeriodicalId":36411,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79178642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Barriers to and facilitators of military spouses’ recovery from perinatal mental health disorders: A qualitative study","authors":"My H Nguyen, Semira Semino-Asaro, Alison M. Reminick, Amber T. Rukaj, C. Connelly","doi":"10.3138/jmvfh-2022-0067","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jmvfh-2022-0067","url":null,"abstract":"LAY SUMMARY Perinatal mental health disorders (PMHDs) are a common complication of child-bearing that affect about one in seven mothers in the United States. Military life often involves recurring separations from family as a result of deployments. Although much research has focused on how PMHDs affect military families, little is known about military spouses’ experiences in recovering from PMHDs. This qualitative study centred on barriers to and facilitators of PMHD recovery among U.S. female military spouses. Semi-structured focus groups revealed five main barriers (stigma, impacts on servicemember’s career, lack of support, accessibility, practical and logistical concerns) and three main facilitators (solid support structure, encouragement to seek help, practical and logistical facilitators). Identifying specific barriers to and facilitators of PMHD recovery among military spouses promotes military family psychological health and wellness.","PeriodicalId":36411,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health","volume":"138 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77516514","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Driving the prevention of low back pain in police officers: A systematic review","authors":"Jerome Range, Charles Côté, H. Castellucci, M. Tremblay, M. Lavallière","doi":"10.3138/jmvfh-2022-0061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jmvfh-2022-0061","url":null,"abstract":"LAY SUMMARY Police officers are exposed to multiple risks that increase the prevalence of low back pain. Few interventions have been tailored to help with prevention of low back pain. This systematic literature review aimed to analyse interventions done with civilian or military police officers for this ongoing problem and to identify solutions to help alleviate low back pain in this population. Approaches in the literature regarding police officers and low back pain included an analysis of equipment in patrol vehicles, equipment worn by police officers, and individual factors, such as physical condition and mental state. Findings show multiple methods that can be used to further study low back pain among police officers and reduce its burden.","PeriodicalId":36411,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health","volume":"82 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89088244","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Addictions and substance use research should be prioritized for military and Veteran populations","authors":"S. Bélanger, D. Pedlar","doi":"10.3138/jmvfh.9.3.ed","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jmvfh.9.3.ed","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36411,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health","volume":"68 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85858528","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Contemporary prescription opioid use for pain among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans in Ontario","authors":"L. Harrison, S. Kitchen, M. Whitehead, A. Mahar, J. Busse, T. Gomes","doi":"10.3138/jmvfh-2022-0027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jmvfh-2022-0027","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36411,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82847898","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association between modifiable social determinants and mental health among post-9/11 Veterans: A systematic review.","authors":"Nipa Kamdar, Sundas Khan, Diana P Brostow, Lia Spencer, Sharmily Roy, Amy Sisson, Natalie E Hundt","doi":"10.3138/jmvfh-2022-0025","DOIUrl":"10.3138/jmvfh-2022-0025","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>As U.S. Veterans reintegrate from active duty to civilian life, many are at risk for negative modifiable social determinants of health. The prevalence of mental health conditions among Veterans is also high. Awareness of the associations between these two factors is growing. This systematic review provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of knowledge of the associations between modifiable social determinants and mental health among U.S. Veterans.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The authors systematically searched four databases and identified 28 articles representing 25 unique studies that met inclusion criteria. Findings from the studies were extracted and synthesized on the basis of modifiable social determinants. Study quality and risk of bias were assessed using the Methodological Quality Questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The studies identified in the systematic review examined three modifiable social determinants of health: 1) housing stability, 2) employment and finances, and 3) social support. Although the lack of validity for measures of housing stability, employment, and finances compromised study quality, the overall evidence suggests that Veterans with access to supportive social determinants had better mental health status. Evidence was particularly robust for the association between strong social support and lower symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Current evidence suggests the need to consider modifiable social determinants of health when designing mental health interventions. However, more research encompassing a wider range of modifiable social determinants such as food security, education, and transportation and using comprehensive methods and validated instruments is needed. Future research also needs to intentionally include Veterans from diverse racial-ethnic groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":36411,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health","volume":"9 3","pages":"8-26"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10601397/pdf/nihms-1882463.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"54231376","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reporting of sex and gender in clinical trials of opioids and rehabilitation in military and Veterans with chronic pain","authors":"G. Nazari, P. Bobos, D. Walton, Jordan Miller, D. Pedlar, J. Macdermid","doi":"10.3138/jmvfh-2022-0031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jmvfh-2022-0031","url":null,"abstract":"LAY SUMMARY This study aimed to understand how well published research on pain management in Veterans considered reporting results based on sex and gender differences. The review identified studies that included active duty military or Veterans with pain who were treated with various methods published from January 2000 to May 2022. Studies about pain management in Veterans that properly reported results based on sex and gender differences were not found. This lack of reporting may limit research progress and understanding of sex and gender differences in pain management for Veterans.","PeriodicalId":36411,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83973367","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An analysis of media coverage of the transition from military to civilian life, with a focus on health and well-being","authors":"R. Whitley, A. Saucier","doi":"10.3138/jmvfh-2022-0072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jmvfh-2022-0072","url":null,"abstract":"LAY SUMMARY The media can shape the opinions, beliefs, and attitudes of the public toward Veterans and Veteran issues and can also be a vital source of information for Veterans and their families. As such, the authors used social science methods to collect, read, and analyze the tone and content of Canadian media coverage of Veteran transition from military to civilian life. The most common themes included posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), suicide, and issues with employment, housing, and social integration. Less common themes included financial issues, depression, and substance use. Comparing coverage between mainstream and specialist media emanating from the Canadian Armed Forces found patterns of reporting differ between military and mainstream media. Mainstream media often focus on PTSD and suicide, especially in the context of extremely rare, one-off events (e.g., the Lionel Desmond incident). In contrast, military media focus on practical aspects of transition, such as employment issues and support programs. Results of this study indicate a need for more educational resources and better outreach to help Canadian journalists report military-to-civilian transition in a comprehensive and balanced manner.","PeriodicalId":36411,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89393383","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Well-being of Veterans with chronic pain with fewer activities limited by pain: Life After Service Studies 2019 survey","authors":"G. Nazari, Julián Reyes-Vélez, James M. Thompson, J. Sweet, Jordan Miller","doi":"10.3138/jmvfh-2022-0030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jmvfh-2022-0030","url":null,"abstract":"LAY SUMMARY This study aimed to understand how common chronic pain is among Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans and the characteristics that were related with having fewer activities limited by pain using the Life After Service Studies (LASS) 2019 survey. The LASS survey was a Statistics Canada telephone survey of CAF Veterans released in 1998-2018. About 1 in 2 (50.7%) reported living with chronic pain. CAF Veterans between 50 and 59 years who were female, employed, had higher education, higher rank, longer length of service, or higher income had fewer activities limited by chronic pain. High levels of mastery (feeling in control of factors affecting one’s life) was linked to having fewer activities limited by pain among people with moderate to severe pain. The strong link between higher mastery and fewer activities limited by pain points to a need for pain management supports addressing aspects of CAF Veterans’ well-being beyond pain severity and physical health.","PeriodicalId":36411,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health","volume":"32 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87191730","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The space in between: Notes on a research-based play about moral injury and the transition to civilian life","authors":"L. Spring","doi":"10.3138/jmvfh-2022-0058","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jmvfh-2022-0058","url":null,"abstract":"LAY SUMMARY Dominant biomedical framings of military trauma and resulting treatment approaches for mental health issues can sometimes fall short for military members and Veterans and risk individualizing and pathologizing normal human reactions to the emotions at the core of moral injury. As such, philosophical and aesthetic exploration are warranted. This research-based theatre project was inspired by the work of Jonathan Shay, who looked to ancient Greek theatre to develop his concept of moral injury and argued that healing can only take place in community. In-depth interviews with nine Canadian Armed Forces Veterans led to the creation of a research-based play in which each scene represents one of the major themes identified during or after interview sessions (family, betrayal, brotherhood and mothering, public honour, sickness and coping). Sub-themes (heroism, the body, militarized masculinity, the role of women) became smaller or transition scenes in the play.","PeriodicalId":36411,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81886346","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}