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Improving cancer care for women seeking services in the Veterans Health Administration through the breast and gynecological oncology system of excellence

Abstract: Women are the fastest growing population among Veterans and have substantial risk factors that increase their likelihood for developing cancer. To ensure that the …

Examining posttraumatic cognitions as a pathway linking trauma exposure and eating disorder symptoms in Veteran men and women: A replication and extension study

Abstract: Trauma is a risk factor for eating disorders (EDs). Enhanced understanding of the pathways from trauma to EDs could identify important treatment targets. Guided by …

Experiences of women and minoritized US military Veteran business owners: Descriptive evidence on "vetrepreneur" survival and growth

Abstract: Purpose: Publicly available datasets in the USA present data suppression issues that limit the ability to investigate entrepreneurial subgroups like military veterans, …

Associations between avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder profiles and trauma exposure in Veteran men and women

Abstract: Objective: Trauma exposure, particularly interpersonal trauma, is prevalent among individuals with eating disorders (EDs), and trauma exposure and the subsequent …

Abortion access for U.S. active-duty servicewomen: A scoping review

Abstract: Objectives: U.S. active-duty servicewomen experience barriers to abortion care that civilian women do not experience due to military regulations and federal law. To our …

Suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among women Veterans using VA reproductive health care: Prevalence and associations with fertility-, pregnancy- and parenting-related factors

Abstract: Introduction: Women veterans are at increased risk for suicide and experience a high prevalence of suicidal ideation (SI) and suicide attempt (SA) history. Knowledge …

Scoping review of the role of social support in women Veterans' psychosocial and health outcomes

Abstract: Women veterans are a steadily growing population and have unique military experiences (e.g., report high rates of sexual harassment and assault) that are impactful across …

Pregnancy outcomes of women Veterans with autoimmune disease

Abstract: Background/Objective: Women Veterans (WV) are exposed to unique risk factors for the development of autoimmune diseases (AID), which can increase risk of pregnancy …

Women Veteran transition mental health and well-being support group programs: A scoping review

Abstract: Background: The military is a male-dominated environment and culture in which women veterans can experience significant institutional prejudice. Transition can be …

Insomnia and unhealthy alcohol use in a national sample of women Veterans 50 years and older enrolled in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: In this study, we examined rates of insomnia and co-occurring unhealthy alcohol use in a national sample of women Veterans age 50 years and older. We further explored …

Does a welcoming environment influence women Veterans’ primary care experiences?

Abstract: Background: A welcoming environment may influence patient care experiences, and it may be particularly relevant for underrepresented groups, such as women veterans at …

Health and health care use of American Indian/Alaska Native women Veterans: A scoping review

Abstract: Background: American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women serve in the U.S. military, use Veterans Health Administration (VA) health care, and reside in rural areas at the …