Military community engagement to prevent firearm-related violence: adaptation of project safe guard for service members.
S Rachel KennedyJessica Buck-AtkinsonJayna Moceri-BrooksMegan L JohnsonMichael D AnestisMakala CarringtonJustin C BakerMary E FisherDonald E NeaseAnnaBelle O BryanCraig J BryanMarian E BetzPublished in: Injury epidemiology (2024)
Findings demonstrate the feasibility of community-engaged research to adapt lethal means safety interventions within military populations. PSG implementation should consider resource allocation, leadership support, and addressing stigma. This study has implications for future policies and standards for performing research on sensitive topics, particularly among military populations.