• Author: Dorota Szymkowiak
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Is the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias among U.S. Veterans influenced by the intersectionality of housing status, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, and psychiatric disorders?

Abstract: Background: Homelessness and housing instability disproportionately affect U.S. veterans with psychiatric disorders, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, and Alzheimer's Disease and …

Geographic and psychosocial correlates of homelessness or unstable housing among U.S. Veterans in the Midwest

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore (1) the prevalence of physical and mental health conditions among veterans stratified by homelessness and unstable housing (HUH) …

Patterns of psychiatric medication prescriptions for Veterans in treatment courts and other specialty courts

Abstract: Psychiatric medications can serve as important tools for addressing behavioral health issues among criminal justice-involved (CJI) veterans. This study used national data …

Growing concern about unsheltered homelessness among Veterans: clinical characteristics and engagement in health care services

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Veteran homelessness has declined in the past decade, but the proportion of unsheltered homeless veterans has increased. We identified characteristics of …

Predicting homelessness among transitioning U.S. Army soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study develops a practical method to triage Army transitioning service members (TSMs) at highest risk of homelessness to target a preventive …

Benzodiazepine prescriptions for homeless Veterans Affairs service users with mental illness

Abstract: Objective: Despite elevated risk for substance use disorder and overdose death in the homeless population, benzodiazepine prescribing for this population has not been …

Chronically homeless veterans with gambling disorder: Epidemiology, clinical correlates, and traumatic experiences

Abstract: Gambling disorder (GD) is often a concern for people living in poverty. Although GD has been correlated with homelessness, there has been no study of factors related to …

Developing an operational definition of housing instability and homelessness in Veterans Health Administration’s medical records

Abstract: The main objective of this study was to examine how homelessness and housing instability is captured across data sources in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Data …

Preventing Homelessness Through the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: Analysis of Calls and Service Referrals

Abstract: Objective: This study was the first to examine the characteristics and referral outcomes for veterans calling the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (NCCHV). …

Persistent Super-Utilization of Acute Care Services Among Subgroups of Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

Abstract: Background: Acute health care utilization often occurs among persons experiencing homelessness. However, knowing which individuals will be persistent super-utilizers of …