Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: There is a large and growing population of older, formerly homeless adults living in permanent supportive housing, and there are concerns about …
Abstract: Housing instability is an important determinant of health and can lead to reduced life expectancy as well as other poor outcomes. While homelessness is often perceived as …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of enrolling in Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) on short- and long-term housing outcomes among Veterans experiencing …
Abstract: Veterans with histories of criminal-legal system involvement are considered high-priority within Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and criminal-legal settings. Over …
Abstract: Objectives: Functional limitations may be associated with firearm ownership among veterans by amplifying perceptions of vulnerability and the need for security, yet their …
Abstract: Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of death for women in the United States, with veterans being at potentially higher risk than their …
Abstract: Housing instability (HI) is a social determinant of health affecting adults in the United States (U.S.). Addressing HI among veterans is a national priority, and greater …
Abstract: Introduction: The United States has the highest per capita firearm ownership rate globally, with military veterans representing a unique subgroup due to their combat …
Abstract: Aims: This study sought to examine how perceived social support changes over time for U.S. veterans and how social support relates to their mental health longitudinally. …
Abstract: Importance: The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) partners with community organizations (grantees) across the US to provide temporary financial assistance (TFA) to …
Abstract: Background and aims: With an epidemic of drug overdoses, contemporary research is needed to examine drug overdose deaths among homeless populations. This study measured …
Abstract: Introduction: Prior to the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) had the largest telehealth program in the United …