• Author: Claire A. Hoffmire
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Harnessing national data systems to understand circumstances surrounding Veteran suicide: Linking Department of Veterans Affairs and National Violent Death Reporting System data

Abstract: Background: Veterans are at elevated risk for suicide compared to non-Veteran U.S. adults. Data sources and analyses to inform prevention efforts, especially for those …

Gender comparison of Veterans crisis line risk ratings and consequent suicidal self-directed violence outcomes during the COVID era

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 …

"I just needed somebody to talk to": The role of the Veterans crisis line in social connection for women Veterans

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 …

Suicide rates by age and time among American Indian and Alaskan Native Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Although recent work has highlighted high rates of suicide among American Indian and Alaska Native individuals who served in the US military, to date, a …

Suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among women Veterans using VA reproductive health care: Prevalence and associations with fertility-, pregnancy- and parenting-related factors

Abstract: Introduction: Women veterans are at increased risk for suicide and experience a high prevalence of suicidal ideation (SI) and suicide attempt (SA) history. Knowledge …

Prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea among Veterans and nonveterans

Abstract: Purpose: Understanding disease prevalence can inform treatment and resource needs across populations. This study aimed to identify the prevalence of sleep apnea (OSA) …

Gender differences in risk and resilience for suicidal thoughts and behaviors: a national longitudinal survey study of United States Veterans with a recent suicide attempt

Abstract: Background: This study reports on gender differences in psychosocial symptoms and suicidal thoughts and behaviors from the first longitudinal, national survey of veterans …

Quantifying relational change in community organisations participating in a Veteran suicide prevention learning collaborative: A social network analysis

Abstract: Background: Veteran suicide remains a significant issue, as 17.5 Veterans die by suicide each day. The US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has implemented a robust …

Trauma exposure, mental health, and mental health treatment among LGBTQ+ Veterans and nonveterans

Abstract: Objective: The purpose of the study was to compare lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+ (LGBTQ+) veterans' and nonveterans' prevalence of potentially traumatic …

Divergent trends in accidental deaths since return from an Afghanistan/Iraq deployment among Army soldiers

Abstract: PURPOSE: Accidental death is a leading cause of mortality among military members and Veterans; however, knowledge is limited regarding time-dependent risk following …

Examining differences in mental health and mental health service use among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and heterosexual Veterans

Abstract: Sexual minority veterans are at heightened risk for mental health conditions compared with their heterosexual peers. Subpopulations of the sexual minority community, …

Which Veterans with PTSD are most likely to report being told of their diagnosis?

Abstract: Veterans who do not know about their posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis experience a fundamental barrier to accessing effective treatment. Little is known …