• Author: Cindy J. Chang
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Treatment outcomes of sexual minority women (SMW) Veterans with military sexual trauma (MST)

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Although sexual minority women (SMW) veterans are disproportionately impacted by military sexual trauma and its negative consequences, little research has …

Factor structure and factorial invariance of scores on the PCL-5, PHQ-8, and GAD-7 across Veterans by sexual orientation and gender identity

Abstract: This study examined whether the 20-item Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL-5), eight-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8), and seven-item Generalized …

An examination of facilitators and barriers to care receipt among specific groups of LGBTQ+ and cisgender heterosexual Veterans

Abstract: This study examined rates and factors associated with past-year Veterans Health Administration (VHA) overall health care utilization and Department of Veterans Affairs …

Sexual orientation moderates the association between health care utilization-related factors and mental health service nonutilization among United States military Veterans

Abstract: This study examined mental health treatment nonutilization among sexual minority versus heterosexual Veterans with demonstrated psychiatric need. Data were analyzed from …

Preferences of US Veterans making and receiving Caring Cards: A peer approach to recovery-oriented suicide prevention

Abstract: Caring Cards is a peer adaptation of caring contacts for suicide prevention in which people with lived experience of suicidal thoughts and behaviors create handmade cards …