"Everything else comes first": a mixed-methods analysis of barriers to health behaviors among military spouses.
Emily L MaileyCarrie MershonJillian JoyceBrandon C IrwinPublished in: BMC public health (2018)
Military spouses reported numerous barriers to health behaviors that made it difficult for them to prioritize their own health and well-being. Although some of the barriers reported were similar to barriers reported by civilians, unique stressors associated with military life further impeded participation in health behaviors. These findings can be used to inform future health promotion interventions for military spouses.