Obtainment of a military profession among the conscripted military personnel: basic channels

Epidemiologic profile of shigellosis among Iranian military personnel: a retrospective study in the Army

  Purpose: To assess the epidemiologic features of shigellosis in Iranian military personnel of   the Army.   Materials and Methods: The data was gathered from archived reports of Iran’s Army at AJA   University of Medical Sciences. All military personnel with confirmed diagnosis of shigellosis   reported by the Army physicians were included in the study. Data analysis was done by appropriate  ...

Burnout in Military Personnel

Relative longevity among retired military personnel: a historical-cohort study

BACKGROUND Occupation is a significant factor affecting life, health and well-being. Long-term military service is a unique career path that may have an influence on life expectancy, even after excluding obvious risks such as battlefield mortality. However, it remains unclear what the effects of a military career are on the life trajectory of personnel after retiring from service. This study co...

Psychological Health of Military Personnel

The House of Commons Defence Select Committee1 has stated that more resources are needed to support military personnel, particularly in mental health services. This note examines the impact of military service on the psychological health of serving personnel, reservists, veterans and their families. It outlines the effectiveness of interventions, and highlights areas for further research. Overview

Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Army Personnel in the Military Environment

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s) have always been a considerable problem in the military environment. The incidence of STD’s among soldiers participating in combat operations dates back to the very first military conflicts (Rasnake et al., 2005; Emerson, 1997; Holmes et al., 1970). Sex industry has always thrived in the vicinity of military quarters and bases, and services of female sex wo...