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Women Veterans and risk of illicit substance use and use disorders, 2015-2019 and 2021: A secondary analysis of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Women veterans are at risk for substance use and substance use disorders, although there remains limited data on substance use in women veterans. METHODS: A …

Women Veterans and risk of illicit substance use and use disorders, 2015–2019 and 2021: A secondary analysis of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health

Abstract: Background: Women veterans are at risk for substance use and substance use disorders, although there remains limited data on substance use in women veterans. Methods: A …

Pandemic stress and mediation of depression symptoms after traumatic brain injury in women Veterans: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Stress from the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a profound impact on the mental health of Reserve and National Guard (RNG) women Veterans, especially if they …

Women Veterans, interventions for mental health, care-seeking for physical health

Abstract:United States women veterans have high rates of some mental health conditions associated with military service such as post-traumatic stress disorder and physical health …

Women Veterans' outcomes and experiences with STEP-Home transdiagnostic reintegration workshops: Implications for future implementation

Abstract: Women Veterans (WVs) face unique challenges reintegrating into civilian life after military service. Yet, there is a current dearth of information on treatment outcomes …

Cardiovascular disease in women Veterans: Examining the influence of posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and health behaviors

Abstract:Background: Women veterans (WVs) have a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to civilian women, due to a unique risk profile. A high prevalence of …

Cardiovascular care in women Veterans: An updated profile

Abstract: Purpose of Review: To provide an updated summary of the burden and care of cardiovascular disease in women veterans. Recent Findings: Women veterans can develop …

Cardiovascular care in women Veterans: An updated profile

Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To provide an updated summary of the burden and care of cardiovascular disease in women veterans. RECENT FINDINGS: Women veterans can develop …

Functioning and disability consequences of comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder and diabetes in Vietnam era men and women Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Diabetes mellitus (DM) negatively impacts functioning and disability, particularly when comorbid with mental health diagnoses. Posttraumatic stress disorder …

Attitudes towards mammography among rural-residing women Veterans overdue for breast cancer screening

Abstract: Introduction: Breast cancer screening enables the use of earlier treatment options and contributes to decreased mortality, however, there are urban-rural screening …

A qualitative assessment of pelvic floor physical therapy experiences for women Veterans in VHA care

Abstract: Background: Nearly 25% of women experience pelvic floor disorders, for which pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) is a first-line treatment. Within the Veterans Health …

Experiences of military sexual assault, PTSD, and participation in life activities among Canadian women Veterans

Abstract:Introduction: International research demonstrates that military sexual assault has far-reaching effects on the daily lives of women Veterans. The purpose of this study was …