• Author: Elizabeth M. Yano
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Veterans Health Administration Healthcare Coverage and Medical Financial Hardship in Low-Income Veterans

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) provides low- to no-cost care to enrolled veterans with low incomes. This study assessed the associations between VA coverage and …

Trends in substance use disorder diagnoses among Veterans, 2009–2019

Abstract: Substance use disorder (SUD) represents a substantial health burden to US Veterans. We aimed to quantify recent time trends in Veterans' substance-specific disorders …

Accelerating Generation and Impacts of Research Evidence to Improve Women Veterans' Health and Health Care

Abstract: Women Veterans who use the VA also often have complex care needs, given physical and mental health comorbidities that complicate routine care management, and may require …

Gynecologist Supply Deserts Across the VA and in the Community

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) refers patients to community providers for specialty services not available on-site. However, community-level …

State of the Knowledge of VA Military Sexual Trauma Research

Abstract: Despite substantial efforts to counter sexual assault and harassment in the military, both remain persistent in the Armed Services. In February 2021, President Biden …

Women Veterans’ Healthcare Needs, Utilization, and Preferences in Veterans Affairs Primary Care Settings

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) is the largest integrated health system in the US and provides access to comprehensive primary care. Women Veterans …

Differences in Burnout and Intent to Leave Between Women's Health and General Primary Care Providers in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Although they are a minority of patients served by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), women Veterans comprise a fast-growing segment of these patients and have …

Understanding Gender Sensitivity of the Health Care Workforce at the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Gender sensitivity of providers and staff has assumed increasing importance in closing historical gender disparities in health care quality and outcomes. The …

Aging Well Among Women Veterans Compared With Non-Veterans in the Women’s Health Initiative

Abstract: Purpose of the Study: To examine whether Veteran status influences (a) women’s survival to age 80 years without disease and disability and (b) indicators of successful, …