• Author: Alyson J. Littman
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Gender-affirming surgical needs in a national sample of transgender and gender diverse Veterans

Abstract:Inclusion and eliminating health disparities are guiding principles for health care systems, including the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Compared to cisgender …

Receipt of gender-affirming surgeries among transgender and gender diverse Veterans

Abstract: Background: Gender-affirming surgery (GAS) can be an important part of comprehensive care for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals, but this care is not …

Non-affirmation minority stress, internalized transphobia, and subjective cognitive decline among transgender and gender diverse Veterans aged 45 years and older

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To examine the associations of two measures of minority stress, non-affirmation minority stress and internalized transphobia, with subjective cognitive …

Patient experiences and provider perspectives on accessing gender-affirming surgical services in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) veterans have a greater prevalence of suicide morbidity and mortality than cisgender veterans. Gender-affirming surgery …

Gender differences in prosthesis-related outcomes among veterans: Results of a national survey of US veterans

Abstract: Background: Women with lower extremity amputations (LEAs) tend to have poorer prosthesis-related outcomes than men, although the literature is sparse. To our knowledge, …

Differences in Prosthetic Prescription Between Men and Women Veterans After Transtibial or Transfemoral Lower-Extremity Amputation: A Longitudinal Cohort Study (2005-2018)

Abstract: The objective was to evaluate whether prosthetic prescription differed by gender and the extent to which differences were mediated by measured factors. Study design was a …

How can we get Iraq- and Afghanistan-deployed US Veterans to participate in health-related research? Findings from a national focus group study

Abstract: Research participant recruitment is often fraught with obstacles. Poor response rates can reduce statistical power, threaten both internal and external validity, and …