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  • Author: Camilla B. Pimentel
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Suicidal ideation, interrupted attempt, and suicide attempt prevalence among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Veterans: Population-based estimates

Abstract: There is limited information on the prevalence of suicidal ideation (SI) and non-fatal suicidal self-directed violence (NF-SSDV; e.g., interrupted attempts, suicide …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Lung cancer screening offers and low-dose computed tomography completion among Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: The article examines lung cancer screening offers and low-dose computed tomography completion among veterans experiencing homelessness. It highlights the disparities in …

Housing Physical Health Peer reviewed

Beyond aggregated race and ethnicity codes: An examination of additional methods to identify Asian American and Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Veteran subgroups in administrative databases

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans who identify either as Asian American or as Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (NHPI) are growing (in percentage points) more rapidly than …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Needs for successful engagement in telemedicine among rural older US Veterans and their caregivers: qualitative study

Abstract: Background: Telemedicine is an important option for rural older adults who often must travel far distances to clinics or forgo essential care. In 2014, the Geriatric …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

The role of department of Veterans affairs community-based outpatient clinics in enhancing rural access to geriatrics telemedicine specialty care

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Half of the 4.7 M veterans who reside in rural communities and rely on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care are older (≥65). Their …

Physical Health Peer reviewed