Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Uptake of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) within the US Veterans Health Administration (VHA) remains modest, especially among younger women. Younger …
Abstract: Suicide rates have increased substantially among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) veterans, as well as among women veterans. The Veterans …
Abstract: Introduction: Improving gender-sensitive suicide prevention programming for women veterans is crucial. Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) is a preventive strategy used by the US …
Abstract: The U.S. Surgeon General in 2023 declared an "epidemic of loneliness and social isolation" in the United States, conditions that impact health risks, including suicidal …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Women represent 15% of veteran callers to the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL); there has been little research identifying the experiences and needs of women …
Abstract: Disparities in suicide rates by veteran status are particularly striking for women. Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) is a preventive strategy. Objectives: Examine the …
Abstract: Women are a minority veteran subpopulation experiencing particular risk for suicide and facing distinct challenges in accessing Veterans Health Administration (VHA) care. …