Journal of Veterans Studies,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
8(3), С. 25 - 36
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2022
This
paper
examines
posttraumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD)
among
veterans
through
the
lens
of
hegemonic
military
masculinity
(e.g.,
emotional
toughness,
strength,
courage)
as
overarching
social
ecology
life
in
which
mental
distress
is
experienced
by
service
members.
Three
themes
emerged
from
a
focus
group
with
medically
released
Canadian
veteran
men:
(a)
PTSD
decided
injury
male
soldiers
reporting
more
than
an
individual
or
medical
problem,
but
problem—a
form
“breaking
ranks”
fellow
soldiers;
(b)
diagnosis
creates
intrapersonal
and
interpersonal
dilemmas
for
that
are
directly
result
norms;
(c)
efforts
to
restore
accepted
masculinity,
including
resistance
label,
underpin
their
relationships
peers
family
We
argue
applying
ignores
further
erodes
treasured
masculinized
identities
distressed
By
recasting
them
injured
patients,
separated
demonstrations
masculine
agency
re-establishing
themselves
worthy
members
institution.
The
analysis
men’s
first-hand
narratives
speaks
importance
understanding
military/veteran
diagnoses
within
gendered
life.
results
this
study
can
facilitate
how
regulatory
policies,
relational
processes
interact
shape
experiences
men.
Journal of Military Veteran and Family Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
11(1), С. 43 - 52
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
LAY
SUMMARY
This
study
explores
mental
health
risks
among
Australian
military
Veterans,
emphasizing
the
critical
role
of
care
practitioners,
particularly
general
practitioners
(GPs),
in
promptly
identifying
and
effectively
managing
concerns
this
population.
Through
an
analysis
data
from
150
injured
research
revealed
that
individuals
with
shorter
service
length,
those
lower
rank,
males
who
underwent
voluntary
discharge,
females
experienced
involuntary
medical
discharge
are
at
heightened
risk
developing
a
service-related
condition.
The
highlights
urgent
need
for
early
intervention,
as
Veterans
often
delay
seeking
help
their
injuries
until
they
reach
crisis
point,
long
after
has
ended.
Despite
regularly
relying
on
GP
services,
many
GPs
lack
awareness
practice
unique
challenges
experience.
Educating
about
specific
factors
related
to
is
imperative
facilitate
diagnosis
treatment.
recommends
establishing
financial
incentives
encourage
develop
necessary
cultural
competence
integrating
relevant
content
into
university
curricula.
BMJ Open,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(3), С. e066704 - e066704
Опубликована: Март 1, 2023
Introduction
Sexual
and
gender
minorities
(SGMs)
face
health
disparities
related
to
systemic
discrimination
barriers
sexual
health.
promotion
encompasses
strategies
that
enable
individuals,
groups
communities
make
informed
decisions
regarding
their
well-being.
Our
objective
is
describe
the
existing
interventions
tailored
for
SGMs
within
primary
care
context.
Methods
analysis
We
will
conduct
a
scoping
review
search
articles
in
12
medical
social
science
academic
databases
on
are
targeted
towards
context
industrialised
countries.
Searches
were
conducted
7
July
2020
31
May
2022.
defined
inclusion
framework
as:
(1)
promote
positive
health,
or
sex
relationship
education;
(2)
reduce
incidence
of
sexually
transmitted
infections;
(3)
unintended
pregnancies;
(4)
change
prejudice,
stigma
around
increase
awareness
surrounding
sex.
Two
independent
reviewers
select
meeting
criteria
extract
data.
Participant
study
characteristics
be
summarised
using
frequencies
proportions.
include
descriptive
summary
key
interventional
themes
from
content
thematic
analysis.
Gender-based
Analysis
Plus
used
stratify
based
gender,
race,
sexuality
other
identities.
The
secondary
use
Gender
Minority
Disparities
Research
Framework
analyse
socioecological
perspective.
Ethics
dissemination
No
ethical
approval
required
review.
protocol
was
registered
Open
Science
Registries
(
https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/X5R47
).
intended
audiences
providers,
public
researchers
community-based
organisations.
Results
communicated
through
peer-reviewed
publication,
conferences,
rounds
opportunities
reach
providers.
Community-based
engagement
occur
presentations,
guest
speakers,
community
forums
research
handouts.
Frontiers in Sociology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
9
Опубликована: Май 13, 2024
Canada’s
defence
policy,
Strong,
Secure,
Engaged
,
emphasizes
the
importance
of
leveraging
diversity
to
strengthen
Canadian
Armed
Forces.
Currently,
women
in
military
are
underrepresented
across
most
elements
and
occupations,
especially
combat
arms
including
among
officers
non-commissioned
personnel
units
such
as
infantry,
armored
corps,
artillery,
engineering.
Research
suggests
that
benefits
associated
with
inclusion
occupations
include
an
increase
collective
intelligence,
operational
effectiveness,
task
cohesion,
diversity.
This
article
explores
gender
gap
by
examining
findings
from
two
recent
qualitative
research
studies
on
perceptions
Regular
Force
Primary
Reserve.
The
authors
analyze
female
personnel’s
serving
arms,
ways
their
military.
key
reveal
following
themes
women’s
servicewomen
arms:
great
job
for
those
who
want
it;
challenging
environment
(e.g.,
working
within
a
masculinized
culture,
necessary
toughness,
tokenism
“pink
list,”
being
treated
differently,
family
loyalty);
unique
challenges
faced
roles;
takes
toll
mental
physical
health;
participation
multinational
operations.
discussion
highlights
need
diversity,
equity,
inclusion,
promote
culture
change
fosters
greater
effectiveness
through
training
policies.
Armed Forces & Society,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
51(1), С. 311 - 336
Опубликована: Авг. 11, 2023
The
purpose
of
this
study
was
to
explore
the
perceptions
toward
gender
and
sexual
identities
in
Portuguese
armed
police
forces,
emphasizing
on
mental
health
implications.
A
qualitative
research
methodology
followed,
using
an
electronic
inquiry
answered
by
64
participants
who
are
members
or
forces.
Data
were
examined
thematic
analysis,
recurrent
themes
identified
following:
general
characteristics
military/police
environment
culture,
sexist
attitudes
behaviors,
positive
behaviors
related
sexuality,
homophobic/heterosexist
influence
military
culture
expression
sexuality
coping
minorities,
negative
impact
personal
opinion
regarding
how
diversity
should
be
addressed
Analysis
these
provides
insight
into
experiences
our
suggests
that
stigma
discrimination
minorities
context
relevant
for
individuals
within
sample.
Journal of Military Veteran and Family Health,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
10(1), С. 73 - 85
Опубликована: Окт. 25, 2023
LAY
SUMMARY
Gaining
employment
is
one
of
the
many
challenges
Veterans
face
when
transitioning
out
military.
Females
and
males
have
different
experiences
while
serving,
as
well
to
civilian
life,
that
can
affect
after
transition.
This
study
explores
factors
affecting
for
females
males,
finding
some
differ
by
sex.
Children,
housing,
age,
amount
time
since
transition,
military
service
type,
education
were
all
shown
differently
males.
Similarities
between
found
such
mental
health,
trauma,
reasons
leaving,
reserves.
Results
show
Further
research
needed
develop
more
awareness
female
transition
experience
ensure
services
support
unique
needs
Veterans.
SSRN Electronic Journal,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
A
growing
body
of
research
describes
the
financial
well-being
U.S.
military
Veterans,
but
with
relatively
little
attention
to
traditionally
disadvantaged
groups
within
Veteran
population.
Using
three
waves
National
Financial
Capability
Study,
we
provide
multivariate
evidence
on
female,
minority
and
female
Veterans.
We
find
that
Veterans
tend
fare
worse
than
their
male
counterparts
in
broad
measures
well-being,
spending
credit
behaviors,
savings
investment
labor
market
outcomes.
Minority
(with
exception
Asian
Pacific
Islanders)
White
across
most
measures.
In
several
notable
cases,
better
counterparts,
including
Black
being
more
likely
have
high
levels
satisfaction
literacy
Hispanic
emergency
retirement
plans.
Our
results
important
descriptive
relative
specific
subgroups
highlight
importance
understanding
unique
experiences
order
improve
future
policy.
