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Age differences in the association between services to address housing instability and suicide mortality among Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Housing instability is a significant issue among Veterans, with age-related variations in risk factors and outcomes. This study examines whether …

Characterization of Veterans who contact the national call center for homeless Veterans

Abstract: The National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (NCCHV) is available 24 hours/7 days a week to connect Veterans experiencing homelessness or risk with information, …

Opportunities and barriers to engaging caregivers in firearm suicide prevention: Findings from focus groups with caregivers of Veterans

Abstract: Background: Firearms are involved in more than 70% of U.S. Veteran suicides. Caregivers, defined as family members or concerned significant others, can play an important …

Association between use of services to address adverse social determinants of health and documented suicide attempt among patients in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Suicide prevention is a top priority for the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and suicide is often associated with adverse social factors (e.g., financial, legal, …

Lethal means among Veterans with recent experience of housing instability by age

Abstract: Background: U.S. military Veterans have a higher suicide rate than the general population, with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) identifying suicide …

Association between receipt of a continuum of supportive housing services and mortality among Veterans with experience of housing instability

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans face elevated risk of suicide and homelessness, with housing instability being a significant, independent risk factor among this population. …

A question of oversight: A naturalistic study of military Veteran perspectives on outreach events and readjustment resources

Abstract: Introduction: Few studies have explored how U.S. military Veterans perceive outreach events designed to aid in their transition out of military service. Responding to …

Development of a peer-delivered lethal means counseling intervention for firearm owning Veterans: Peer engagement and exploration of responsibility and safety (peers)

Abstract: Introduction: This study aimed to adapt and expand an evidence? Based lethal means counseling intervention for peer-delivery among firearm owning Veterans. We further …

Provider perspectives on healthcare system barriers to engaging caregivers of rural US Veterans in firearm suicide prevention

Abstract: Background: Firearms account for the majority of US Veteran suicides. Studies demonstrate that secure firearm storage can decrease risk of suicide. Veterans prefer to …

Food and housing insecurity is associated with diabetes distress, depression, anxiety, and self-management behaviors in Veterans with type-2 diabetes

Abstract: In patients with diabetes, food and housing insecurity are associated with diabetes distress, anxiety, depression, and poorer self-management, which are associated with …

Suicide prevention providers' perspectives on addressing social determinants of health for at-risk Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Suicide prevention is a top clinical priority within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). While research consistently shows that suicide risk is associated …

Moral injury and suicidal ideation among female national guard members: Indirect effects of perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness

Abstract: Numerous reports have linked moral injury (i.e., experience or perpetration of a morally unjust event) with suicidal ideation and outcomes; however, little is known …